Game Artist - Senior UI/UX Designer

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer with a passion for mobile gaming to join our creative team. You will play a key role in crafting intuitive, visually stunning, and engaging user experiences for our mobile games portfolio. Collaborating with creative, marketing and game artists, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Lead the UI/UX design process for our mobile games, driving best practices and innovative approaches to deliver exceptional player experiences.
• Concept Development: Collaborate with our artists, and developers to understand game mechanics and translate them into user-centric designs.
• Wireframes & Prototypes: Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Visual Design: Develop high-quality UI assets, including menus, icons, HUD elements, and transitions, ensuring consistency with the game's art direction.
• User Research: Conduct usability testing, gather player feedback, and analyze user data to identify pain points and areas for improvement.
• Optimization: Work closely with the development team to optimize designs as much as needed.
• Collaboration: Serve as a mentor for junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to elevate the overall quality of the design team.
• Trends & Innovation: Stay updated on the latest trends in mobile gaming, UI/UX design, and technology, integrating fresh ideas into the design process.

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 3 years focusing on mobile games.
• Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-friendly UI/UX designs for mobile games.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
• Game Development Knowledge: Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine and understanding of the mobile game development pipeline.
• Player-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user behavior in mobile games and ability to design for engagement and retention.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and provide creative solutions while balancing user needs and business goals.
• Agility: Adaptability to a fast-paced, iterative design environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working on casual card mobile games.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines for mobile interfaces.
• Understanding of gamification principles and psychological drivers of player engagement.