UI Design lead

Are you passionate about world-class game experiences and exceptional UI craft? Come help us shape the future of GeoGuessr and raise the quality of an experience enjoyed by more than 100 million players worldwide. We’re looking for a UI Design Lead to set the direction for UI at GeoGuessr and help our designers consistently create great player experiences.The roleAs UI Design Lead, you will own the craft direction, quality and consistency of UI design across GeoGuessr.This is a hands-on craft leadership role, not a people manager role. You will work closely with our UI designers throughout the design process, helping them solve difficult problems, challenge ideas and raise the quality of their work.You will define what great UI means at GeoGuessr, across UX, visual design, interaction and motion, and build the principles, systems and ways of working that help us get there.You will also work closely with Game Art and Front End to make sure art, design and technology come together as one coherent player experience. What you’ll doSet the direction and quality bar for UI, UX and interaction designMentor UI designers and help strengthen the UI craftLead design critique and create a strong culture of feedback and explorationDevelop our design principles, systems and interaction patternsImprove consistency across browser, Steam and mobilePartner with Game Art to integrate art seamlessly into the player experiencePartner with Front End to improve the path from design to implementationHelp establish how motion, sound and VFX support the UI experienceExplore new tools and technology that can improve how we design Who are you?You have a strong background in UI or product design, with excellent visual judgment and a passion for craft.You are an experienced design leader who has led teams, disciplines or significant design initiatives. You know how to set direction, create alignment and raise the quality of the work, while still being comfortable getting into the details yourself.You enjoy helping designers grow through feedback, critique and collaboration, and you know how to lead through influence and craft rather than formal people management.You understand that great game UI is more than screens: UX, visual design, interaction, art, motion and technology all contribute to how an experience feels.We believe you haveStrong experience in UI and visual designProven leadership experience within UI, product design or a related design disciplineExperience setting direction and raising the quality bar for a design teamStrong UX and interaction design skillsExperience with design systems and scalable design patternsExperience collaborating closely with engineeringExcellent judgment around quality, consistency and craftThe ability to turn a creative vision into practical directionNice to have: experience with games, motion design, game art, VFX/sound, multi-platform products or AI-assisted design. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The final application deadline is September 30.