Lead Designer (Game Development)

We are extending our Design team and looking for an experienced and talented Lead Designer to join our motivated group.

We strive to create a culture centered around personal and professional growth for our employees, in a positive and welcoming environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire a team, helping shape vision and design within the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare unique concepts for the gaming industry that engage and retain users
• Provide project-level guidance and constructive feedback to the design team
• Inspire, grow, and motivate a diverse team of designers with various skill levels
• Serve as a role model and lead by example within the team
• Assess and critique design concepts and mockups to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Efficiently manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt schedules as necessary
• Present design concepts to clients and stakeholders to gather feedback
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure designs are feasible and functional
• Generate innovative design concepts and ideas to continuously improve quality

Requirements

• Proven track record with 4+ years of industry experience in game development (mobile games, online games, casinos, etc.)
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Computer Graphic 2D Art, and Game Item Art implementation in 2D or 3D
• Understanding of industry standard practices, tools, pipelines, workflows, technical budgeting, and the challenges of real-time development
• Leadership experience working collaboratively with artists and designers
• Proficiency in verbal and written English with excellent communication skills
• Showcase of portfolio containing examples of work relevant to the gaming industry

Nice to have

• Experience working with outsourcing studios
• Skill in implementing Concept Art in 2D or 3D and Hand Drawing
• Background in mobile game development

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• Engineering community of industry professionals
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Relocation within our 50+ offices
• We provide growth opportunities:
• Outstanding career roadmap
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs
• Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O’Reilly, Cloud Guru
• Language classes in English and Polish for foreigners
• We cover it all:
• Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more
• Referral bonuses
• Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
• The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.