Lead UI/UX Designer
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Lead UI/UX Designer to guide our team in creating intuitive and engaging interfaces for our game site and web platform.
About Us
Arcadium's vision is to create the world's favorite game site. With over 100 casual games and a vibrant community of players, we blend fun, engagement, and innovation to deliver exceptional experiences to a diverse audience.
We're privately held (stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (passionate about our craft), and we consistently rank as a "Best Place to Work" (not your typical games company).
We've been recognized by "Happiness Works" in Portugal, "Crain's Best Places to Work", and "Great Place to Work" in New York.
Our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy, and Living Full Lives drive how we run and the choices we make.
Job Description
This role combines leadership and hands-on design expertise. You'll spend 50% of your time managing a talented team of three UI/UX designers and the other 50% contributing as an individual contributor, crafting user-centered designs that captivate and delight.
Your primary goal is to bring our vision of creating the world's favorite game site to life with your designs.
This role is open to candidates based in Portugal or New York, due to the office locations. Business hours are 9-18 WEST (UTC+1). In 2025, this role will transition to a hybrid model, requiring in-person presence.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development for three direct reports on the UI/UX team.
* Foster collaboration and ensure alignment with company goals.
* Manage workloads, set priorities, and review team deliverables to ensure the highest quality.
* Develop UI/UX designs for our online game site and web platform, focusing on usability and engagement.
* Own the design systems and documentation so that designs/programmers/product managers know how to access the latest designs.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and game designers, to bring concepts to life.
* Conduct user research and usability testing to validate and refine designs.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate best practices in gaming and website UI/UX design.
* Contribute to the development of Arcadium's design vision and establish standards for UI/UX excellence.
* Partner with the leadership team to align UI/UX strategies with the company's goal of becoming the world's favorite game site.
Requirements
5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong portfolio showcasing your work in both gaming UI/UX and website development (Games experience is a must-have for this role; candidates without previous gaming experience will not be considered).
Proven experience designing for a casual gaming audience or similar demographic.
Skills
* Mastery of design tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
* Deep understanding of user-centered design principles, accessibility standards, and web usability.
* Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles is a plus.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to present and defend design decisions.
Mindset
A passion for casual gaming and an appreciation for the needs of grown-up gamers (18+).
Strong leadership qualities with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
A growth mindset, always seeking to improve and inspire your team to do the same.
Benefits
Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins.
Meaningful supplemental health insurance (medical, dental & vision plans) for you and your household.
Meal allowance.
Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn.
Additional budget for conferences you are interested in.
Professional Coaching Budget.
Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays.
Summer Fridays: 4 Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun.
Work on meaningful projects that impact millions of players worldwide.
Be part of a supportive, innovative, and inclusive culture.
Competitive benefits and remote-friendly flexibility.