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Principal UX/UI Designer - contract until December 2026

Media Molecule, a multi-award-winning game developer, is seeking a Principal UI/UX Designer for a 12-month contract. This role involves defining and executing the UI/UX vision for their next ambitious project. The designer will collaborate with various teams, develop UI art direction, manage the UI/UX roadmap, and design user flows. They will also be responsible for architecting technical requirements, maintaining a UI design system, and contributing to asset generation.

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