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We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented, hands-on Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to guide day-to-day testing efforts for our upcoming video game title. This role combines leadership responsibilities with direct testing work, driving quality across the project by identifying issues, implementing and improving testing practices, and working closely with cross-disciplinary teams. This is a key role in ensuring the game meets our high standards of performance, functionality, and player experience.

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<h3>Role</h3>
 <ul><li>Design clear, beautiful, and engaging UI for mobile casual games (menus, HUDs, pop-ups, onboarding, etc.)</li><li>Translate game design goals into smooth and satisfying player experiences</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>Create UX flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to support game features and systems</li><li>Work closely with lead artist, game designers, developers, and product managers to implement UI seamlessly in-game</li><li>Iterate based on feedback, analytics, and usability testing</li><li>Collaborate with the art team to maintain a consistent and appealing visual identity</li><li>Leverage AI-assisted tools for ideation, asset variations, or to speed up production workflows</li><li>Champion player-first design principles and optimize for mobile usability What We’re Looking For</li><li>4+ years of UI/UX design experience in mobile games (casual games a must)</li><li>A portfolio that showcases polished UI and strong UX thinking in live or shipped titles</li><li>Experience designing for systems such as progression, economy, live events, or IAP</li><li>Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)</li></ul>
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 <ul><li>4+ years of UI/UX design experience in mobile games (casual games a must)</li><li>A portfolio that showcases polished UI and strong UX thinking in live or shipped titles</li><li>Experience designing for systems such as progression, economy, live events, or IAP</li><li>Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)</li><li>Solid understanding of Unity</li><li>Open minded approach to using AI tools in the creative process (Experience with generative AI tools a bonus)</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Comfortable working 3 days a week in our studio environment</li><li>Bonus: Experience working on Merge 2 or similar gameplay systems</li></ul>
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