UI / Narrative Team Lead

Iqtalent; Emea; Remote; IDR 1.334.222.000 - 2.001.335.000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge game design studio is seeking a UI / Narrative Team Lead to drive creativity and mentorship within the team. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in storytelling and a solid understanding of game design. Responsibilities include leading a team of designers, managing project delivery, and collaborating on narrative direction across various media. This remote role offers a flexible working environment, unlimited holidays, and a supportive growth framework.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Unlimited holidays

Private healthcare

Pension with 5% company contribution

Qualifications

• Expertise in storytelling and narrative across various games.
• Solid understanding of game design principles.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Narrative/UI Designers.
• Manage project workload and ensure quality benchmarks.
• Set narrative direction for games and digital media.
• Collaborate with teams across multiple initiatives.

Skills

Storytelling expertise

Team management skills

Creative problem-solving

Understanding of game design/UI

Job description

Overview

Playnetic is a remote studio established in 2023 that designs and builds slot games from idea to release. Games are released in regulated markets globally through industry-leading operators. Our core values are quality gaming, dedicated customer service, and reliable delivery to our partners. We are growing and will scale considerably over the next 12 months, with tools and support in place to help the team flourish.

UI / Narrative Team Lead Role: You’re not just a designer; you’re a problem-solver, a coach, a mentor. Your mission is to fuel creativity and unlock potential. You should be comfortable calling yourself an expert in Narrative/UI Design and a natural-born leader. We value autonomy and servant leadership to enable brilliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Narrative/UI Designers, coaching the team to gain buy-in for ideas and suggestions.
• Plan workload and manage delivery, including deadlines and quality benchmarks with a high degree of autonomy.
• Set the direction for storytelling and narrative across a range of games and digital media from a UI/design perspective.
• Collaborate with projects and clans as the team allocates itself across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in storytelling and narrative across a wide range of games and digital media.
• Solid understanding of game development from a game design/UI perspective.
• Exposure to the casino/slots/mobile industry with familiarity with marketplace trends.
• Strong communication and team management skills.
• Creative and imaginative with a pragmatic approach; ability to balance vision with delivery.

Industry experience – Ideally some slots experience, but not essential. We are open to mentors and coaches from a mobile industry background.

Team & Career Progression

You will have four direct reports. Narrative/UI Designers allocate themselves across different projects and clans. The team will grow slowly over the next few years. Career progression options include becoming a narrative/UI design manager alongside the narrative director or pursuing roles such as product owner or game producer, with support along the way.

How we work & Benefits

• Flexible working hours – No core hours; work how you work best. We operate a common-sense, goal-driven approach to track success.
• Unlimited holidays – We support work-life balance; take at least 25 days when possible.
• Private healthcare
• Pension – 5% company contribution