UX/UI Lead Designer (World of Tanks: HEAT) at Wargamingen

Job Overview We are looking for a UX/UI Design Team Lead to own a key product area and grow a team of designers. This role combines leadership, product thinking, and hands-on design. Reports to Design Manager What will you do? • Own UX/UI Design of the game • Lead and develop a team of UX/UI designers (goals, feedback, growth, hiring) • Define and improve design processes and standards • Work closely with Creative Direction, Game Design and Development • Ensure design quality and implementation consistency • Use research and data to make informed design decisions • Design complicated features hands-on when needed (concept → delivery) What are we looking for? Experience • 5+ years in UX/UI design with a strong portfolio, games industry experience is required • Proven experience leading designers, 2+ years of managing designers as direct reports (required) • Experience working in cross-functional product teams Product & thinking • Understanding of players' behavior (motivation, emotions, decision-making) • Ability to translate insights into practical design solutions • Focus on product and business goals Craft & execution • Strong UX/UI fundamentals and system thinking • Attention to detail and edge cases, healthy perfectionism • Ability to go hands-on to support the team • Experience working with UX research and applying the results to design Collaboration • Experience in multidisciplinary teams (design as part of the team, not a service) • Very strong communication skills • Professional English (C1), experience working in international teams Work mode • Onsite Benefits Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include: • Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum • Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) • Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits • Premium Private Health Insurance • Career development and education opportunities within the company • English clubs and platform for learning languages • Mental well-being program (iFeel) • Commuting allowance • Company events • FitPass membership • Discounts for employees • Personal Gaming Account • Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office • On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks • Seniority Awards • Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review. About Wargaming Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz. Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.