Senior UI/UX Designer - New Games (1-year contract)

Wooga

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Berlin, Germany

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1 week ago

Estimated salary

€3,504 – €5,944per month

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✈️ Relocation 🏠 Hybrid Full-time 🏷️ UX / UI Design

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Description

Wooga, a Berlin-based Playtika studio and leader in Hidden Object Games (June's Journey), is hiring a Senior UI/UX Designer for its New Games team on a one-year fixed-term contract. You will shape UX early to validate that new casual mobile free-to-play game concepts are intuitive, then take on UI design and production as prototypes move toward launch. The role covers UI screens, icons, flows, and design systems, plus 2D art for UI execution, working closely with artists, designers, product managers, and engineers. It requires strong UI craft, sharp UX instincts, and proficiency with Figma, Photoshop, and Unity.

Requirements

Prior experience in the mobile gaming industry
Senior UI/UX experience in casual mobile free-to-play games
Strong UI design and execution skills with sharp UX instincts, able to shift between concept-stage UX validation and UI production
Solid grasp of onboarding, retention, and monetization-friendly design patterns
2D art skills for UI execution (icons, popups, liveops screens, and supporting visuals)
A portfolio demonstrating UI production, UX validation, and supporting art
Proficiency with design tools such as Figma and Photoshop, as well as Unity for implementation and testing
Excellent communication skills

Experience Level

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Benefits

Generous relocation package and home search support

Significant education budget and extra days off for self-development

Yoga, mindfulness app, and sports and transport subsidies

Purpose Day to volunteer for a worthy cause

German language classes for you and your significant other

Hybrid work model (two office days per week) with 10 days per year to work from abroad

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax

Gross Salary

€56,688/year

€4,724/month

Total Deductions

€20,830

37% effective rate

Net Salary (Take Home)

€2,988/mo

€35,858/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€8,503

🏦 Pension Insurance€5,271

🏥 Health Insurance€4,960

🫶 Care Insurance€1,360

📋 Unemployment Insurance€736

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)

€1231

Groceries

€280

Transport

€75

Utilities

€220

Internet

€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out

€13

Gym/Month

€45

Coffee

€4

Beer (0.5L)

€4

Cinema

€12

Monthly Net Salary:€2,988

Comfortable Living:€1,897

Monthly Savings:€1,091 (37%)

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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,091 monthly, which is €13,092 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €56,688 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing

4-12 weeks

Visa fee

€100

Requirements

University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport

Recognised university degree

Employment contract or binding job offer

Proof of salary meeting threshold

Health insurance coverage

Biometric passport photo

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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population

3.6M

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Quality of Life

8.0

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English Friendly

9.0

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Tech Scene

9.0

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International

10.0

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Public Transport

9.0

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Bikeability

9.0

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Air Quality

6.0

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Green Spaces

7.0

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Car Free

8.0

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About Berlin

•Creative and tech hub
•Diverse neighborhoods
•Excellent public transport

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Climate

•Continental climate
•Cold winters
•Mild summers
•Four distinct seasons

❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C

☀️1625 sunshine hours/year

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Safety

•Generally safe
•Higher petty crime than Munich
•Some areas less safe at night

Overall:7.0

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Healthcare

•Good hospital network
•Charité is world-renowned
•Wait times can vary

Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0

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Culture

•World-class museums
•Vibrant art scene
•Rich history

10.0

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Nightlife

•Famous club scene
•Diverse nightlife
•24/7 culture

10.0

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Recreation

•Many parks
•Lakes
•Tiergarten
•Active outdoor scene

8.0

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Cost of Living

•More affordable than Munich
•Prices rising rapidly
•Still cheaper than many European capitals

🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231

⚡ Utilities:€220

🛒 Groceries:€280

🍽️ Dining out:€16

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Category:UX / UI Design

Job Type:Full-time

Experience:Senior

Posted:1 week ago

Wooga

Germany: Berlin

Berlin-based mobile games studio focused on story-driven casual games, best known for June's Journey (hidden-object, $1B+ lifetime revenue). Operates as a subsidiary of Israeli mobile-gaming giant Playtika since 2018; navigated layoffs and project cancellations in 2025-2026 amid Playtika's AI-driven restructuring.

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