We are a fast-paced mobile game start-up seeking a talented UI Designer to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity and user experience of our games. You will work closely with the game development team, art team, product managers, and other stakeholders to create intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that enhance player engagement and satisfaction. Your proficiency in UI design principles, mobile platform guidelines, and a keen eye for detail will be instrumental in creating enjoyable experiences for our players.
Responsibilities:
- UI/UX Design: Create visually striking and user-friendly interfaces for our mobile games, ensuring they adhere to user experience principles and our visual identity system.
- Conceptualization: Collaborate with the game development and art teams to understand project requirements and translate ideas into high-quality UI designs.
- Wireframing and Prototyping: Produce wireframes and prototypes to visualize and test user flows and interface interactions.
- Iconography and Assets: Design icons, buttons, and other graphical assets that align with the game's theme and overall visual style.
- Mobile Platform Guidelines: Stay updated with the latest design guidelines for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Design Documentation: Prepare and maintain design documentation, including style guides and design specifications for seamless collaboration with the development team.
- Graphic Design Support: Assist in creating graphics and marketing materials to support the game's launch and ongoing marketing efforts.
- Industry Research: Keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices in mobile gaming and UI/UX design to drive innovation in our projects.
Qualifications:
- Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing your UI design skills and projects in the mobile gaming or related industries.
- Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in UI design, ideally with a focus on mobile games or applications.
- Proficiency: Expertise in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and familiarity with prototyping tools like Sketch, ProtoIO, Figma, or similar.
- Mobile Platform Knowledge: Understanding of iOS and Android design guidelines, and the ability to adapt designs for various device sizes and resolutions.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Creativity: Demonstrated creativity and innovation in solving design challenges while maintaining a user-centred approach.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
- Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for gaming and an understanding of player psychology to create engaging and immersive experiences.
- Remote Work Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment, collaborating with teams across different time zones.