Lead UI-UX

Overview

Lead UI-UX role at Studio KRAFTON Montréal. We are a leading game development studio working on an AAA third-person action-adventure RPG with a rich narrative and strategic gameplay. This description reflects the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits for the Lead, UI-UX position.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead, UI-UX to lead the design and delivery of world-class user experiences for our next AAA project. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of user-centered design, a proven track record in AAA game development, and the ability to bridge creative vision with technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and drive the UX strategy across the project lifecycle, from concept to launch.
• Collaborate closely with design, art, engineering, and production teams to ensure a cohesive player experience.
• Guide and mentor a team of UX / UI designers, fostering innovation and best practices in workflow and design execution.
• Translate complex gameplay systems into intuitive and engaging interfaces that support immersion and accessibility.
• Advocate for player needs through research, playtesting, and iterative design methodologies.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and scalability of UX systems across platforms.
• Partner with the art and motion design teams to integrate advanced motion graphics and cinematic UI elements into the overall experience.
• Guarantee compliance with console TRC requirements (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, etc.) to ensure smooth certification and submission.
• Oversee localization pipelines, ensuring that UX / UI systems are scalable, culturally adapted, and accessible to a global audience.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in UX / UI design, with a focus on video game development.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one AAA title from concept through to launch.
• Mastery of Figma for prototyping and collaborative design.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop (UI textures and layouts), Illustrator (iconography, vector assets), After Effects (motion design and UI animation).
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including UI implementation pipelines, shader workflows, and performance optimization.
• Advanced skills in motion design and creating dynamic, player-centric visual storytelling through interface animation.
• Solid knowledge of console TRC compliance and its impact on UX design decisions.
• Experience in localization workflows, including multi-language UI design, text expansion, right-to-left support, and culturally adapted assets.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, usability, accessibility, and how they inform AAA design systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience working across multiple platforms (PC, console, cloud).
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines and compliance standards.
• Passion for emerging technologies and generative AI tools applied to design workflows.

Why Krafton Montréal?

• Studio KRAFTON Montréal is committed to an inclusive work environment and equal employment opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and are dedicated to a respectful workplace that enables you to thrive in both work and life.

At Studio KRAFTON Montréal we want team members to own their work from conception through production, while offering the best working conditions and benefits that positively impact their lives, including:

• Hybrid work options: remote in Québec, or in-studio several days or full-time.
• Generous RRSP employer contributions.
• Health, dental & wellness coverage including telemedicine.
• Personal & wellness days.
• OPUS subsidy.
• Extra time off in December.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Computer Games

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