305 King St W
Suite 1100
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9
Canada
Lead Product Designer Remote
Lead Product Designer Description
EPAM is seeking a talented Lead Product Designer with a background in gaming to join our team.
Our client is a leading software development company and digital solutions provider, having developed over 40 cutting-edge products across 20 markets. With a team of 700 tech-savvy professionals, they consistently deliver scalable, custom-made projects. The company strives to create a culture centered around personal and professional growth for employees in a positive and welcoming environment.
If you're passionate about product design and ready to lead a team that thrives on creativity and innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fully remote position that offers you the flexibility to work from any location in Armenia, whether it's your home or well-equipped offices in Yerevan or Gyumri.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare digital interaction concepts for gaming platforms (e.g., online casinos, game marketplaces), overseeing the creation of vibrant and eye-catching designs that capture user attention
- Inspire and guide a team of creative designers, providing art direction, constructive feedback and mentorship
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring effective task prioritization and management
- Motivate and foster professional growth within the design team
- Review design concepts and mockups to ensure they meet project requirements and quality standards
- Present design ideas to clients and stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into improvements
- Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure designs are technically feasible and functional
- Continuously develop new design concepts and ideas to drive innovation within the team
Requirements
- 4+ years of industry experience with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative design
- Strong understanding of industry-standard practices, tools, pipelines, workflows, technical budgeting and the challenges of real-time development
- Leadership skills, especially in collaborating with designers and artists
- Ability to make decisions based on data
- Experience managing external resources and working with outsourcing studios
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in fast-paced environment
- B2+ written and spoken English
Nice to have
- Background in managing design operations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of user experience, visual design and creative design principles in gaming contexts
We offer
- We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
- We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- We cover it all:
- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Four trust days per year for personal needs
- Discounts for fitness clubs
- Benefits package (hotels, restaurants, stores and services)
EPAM Armenia is a team of talented innovators united by a passion for technology. In 2014, we opened our first office in Yerevan, and now we have a second engineering hub in Gyumri. We've built a continuously learning organization that helps its employees rapidly advance their careers. Here you will work with the world's industry leaders, support impactful projects using the latest technologies, collaborate with multi-national teams, and have access to a wide variety of development opportunities.
