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DECK 13 Interactive, a Frankfurt-based game development studio, seeks a UI/UX Designer to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. The role involves driving UI feature design, tuning, implementation, and polish, coordinating with various departments, and developing efficient design workflows. The designer will also provide expert UX insights for gameplay features, demonstrating high ownership and resourceful problem-solving to contribute to titles like Lords of the Fallen and The Surge series.

<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Our Story:</h3>At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.We’re the minds behind titles like Lords of the Fallen, The Surge series, and Atlas Fallen, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.To continue our success story, we are now looking for you to join our team as our new UI/UX Designer (f/m/x).<h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Your Quest:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Drive design, tuning, implementation and polish of UI features which support the project’s game and creative directions</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Coordinate interdepartmentally with artists, sound designers, programmers and animators to deliver high-quality fully integrated features within the defined deadlines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Develop and improve generic logics and systems to empower an efficient and agile design workflow</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Support the development of gameplay features by providing expert insight and solutions to UX problematics</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Demonstrate a high level of ownership and responsibility in your day-to-day work and across disciplines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Resourcefully navigate constraints and challenges by finding creative solutions to work around them</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Your Toolkit:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Significant experience with visual scripting systems, like Unreal Engine Blueprints</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Strong experience of Unreal Engine 5, particularly of UI-related tools and systems</li><li class="leading-relaxed">2+ years of experience in the field of UI and/or UX Design</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Deep knowledge of user experience in interactive application</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with standard industry software such as Photoshop and Illustrator</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Analytical thinking with the capacity to quickly understand game design rules, mechanics, balancing concepts and techniques</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to understand and communicate technical issues from an aesthetic point of view</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Team Player with strong interpersonal and communication skills with willingness to learn new techniques and share knowledge openly</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience in the gaming industry</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Full professional English proficiency</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Nice-to-Have Qualifications:</h3><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Proficiency in C#, C++ or any other programming language in a strong plus</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Good knowledge of 3rd person melee combat games is a strong plus</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience driving the UX design of a project from pre-production to release is a strong plus</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Working knowledge of Graphics Mathematics (Vectors, trigonometry, matrices, Boolean logic, etc) is a strong plus</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Knowledge of rendering pipelines</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Knowledge of a shader language, experience writing and maintaining shaders</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Basic animation understanding</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Power-Ups You Receive:</h3>At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Free language courses to help you expand your skills</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget</li><li class="leading-relaxed">28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">Our Commitment to Inclusivity:</h3>DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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