Head of Game UI/UX Design

Jobtailor; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Oxford seeks a Lead UI Designer to lead the UI team, design and iterate UX, and drive UI/UX deliverables for a new game project. You will mentor designers, shape the UX vision with design experts, and ensure UI quality aligns with artistic and technical constraints.

The role emphasizes ownership of UI design documentation and collaboration to evolve workflows and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• Experience designing UX/UI.
• Experience leading a small team through all project phases.
• Portfolio demonstrating high fidelity UI in standard tools.
• Able to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships.
• Passionate about video games and games development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UI team and drive UI/UX deliverables.
• Build a UX strategy for a brand-new game.
• Mentor UI designers, artists, and technical designers.
• Manage team performance and development through feedback.
• Guide UI design documentation and style/usability goals.
• Collaborate across teams to evolve workflows and long-term goals.

Skills

UX/UI design

Team leadership

Communication

Portfolio presentation

Education

Design portfolio (degree not required)

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Illustrator

Sketch

Job description

Jobtailor in Oxford seeks a Lead UI Designer to lead the UI team, design and iterate UX, and drive UI/UX deliverables for a new game project. You will mentor designers, shape the UX vision with design experts, and ensure UI quality aligns with artistic and technical constraints.

The role emphasizes ownership of UI design documentation and collaboration to evolve workflows and long-term goals.