UI/UX Lead

We are a mobile game company, based in both Helsinki and Berlin, creating world-class entertainment by building a portfolio of hit games. Since our launch in 2020, our first chart-topping game Merge Mansion has been entertaining over 55 million players worldwide, and we have grown into a team of over 200.

Our mission is to entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, with our games, and also through our creative marketing, community, and beyond – while having fun with it. 

We’re ordinary people crafting extraordinary games with passion and ambition, united by our culture of trust, psychological safety and wellbeing.

We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Lead to define and drive the design direction for all user interfaces and experiences within Merge Mansion. In this key role, you’ll ensure the gaming experience aligns with product strategy, creative direction, and design guidelines. As part of Merge Mansion’s Central Art team, you’ll collaborate closely with the Art Leads, Game Designers, Developers, and User Research to make sure all UI/UX elements enhance the overall gameplay experience. 

More about Metacore crafts: https://metacoregames.com/our-crafts

Responsibilities

• Leading the design of all UI and UX aspects of Merge Mansion keeping everything player-centric.
• Ensuring the UI/UX team aligns with established guidelines, product strategy, and creative direction as well as the expected quality.
• Providing ongoing feedback and mentorship to the team, helping them to do high-quality design work and continuously improve. 
• Collaborate with the Art Lead, Game Designers, and Developers for consistency across UI/UX and overall game direction. 
• Contribute in user research and leverage player feedback to improve interfaces and experiences.
• Prototype, wireframe, and design user interfaces for both existing and new game features.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in mobile gaming UX/UI.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in UI/UX design, including a proven track record of leading the UI/UX craft.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile gaming UI/UX design.
• Proficiency with Figma and Unity.
• Deep understanding of mobile gaming interaction patterns, usability principles, and design best practices.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with developers, art teams and game designers.
• Proven ability to provide constructive feedback and ensure team alignment with creative vision and product strategy.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

In addition to these, it would be nice but not mandatory for you to have these as well:

• Experience in a managerial role
• Knowledge of motion graphics and animation to enhance UI design.
• Familiarity with A/B testing and using analytics to inform design decisions.

What We Offer

• Workplace where we aim high, without taking ourselves too seriously
• Autonomy and accountability with support to foster professional development
• Great opportunities to grow with the company
• Work-life balance and strong emphasis on wellbeing
• Approachable leaders with low ego
• Flexible hybrid workplace where people enjoy working at the office

Basics

• Location: Helsinki
• Relocation: Relocating to Finland expected, full support provided
• Work model: Mix of office and remote work
• Working language: English

Our equal opportunity statement

To entertain hundreds of millions of people for decades, we need diverse teams that understand our diverse audiences. The key to unleash our creativity is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of trust where Metacoreans from all walks of life can be themselves. We celebrate our differences and believe they are the strength that drives us forward.

We are committed to offering equal opportunities for all, regardless of background, age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, family status, education, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic. We build and maintain a workplace and industry free of harassment and discrimination.

We also aspire to have DE&I as a fundamental part of our game design process to enable us to create even better and more inclusive games, communities and entertainment.

If you require any support or have specific needs during the application process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We look forward to hearing from you!

Our culture

Our culture is based on trust, psychological safety and wellbeing. At Metacore, autonomy and accountability go firmly hand in hand, and we cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can be yourself.

We are collaborative and humble, and think “we” before “me”. We enable focus through transparency and ownership. We aim high, and aspire to be nothing less than the best game company in the world to work for.

To create even better games, communities and entertainment, we welcome talent with diverse experiences, who are passionate about their roles and bold in their ambition. 

We have collectively defined our culture and values, and we uphold them together, every day.

Read more about our culture: https://metacoregames.com/culture