Game UX Specialist

The Game UX Specialist will analyze gameplay mechanics, collaborate with designers and developers, analyze player feedback, and make recommendations based on UX best practices. They will iterate and refine game features, controls, and camera systems. The specialist will work with the UI team to ensure a consistent user experience.

Must Have

• Proven UX experience in the video game industry
• Deep understanding of game design principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent English communication skills

Good to Have

• Portfolio of previous work in video game UX
• Understanding of Unreal Engine 5 tools

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Work in a passionate small team
• Flexible working hours
• Remote or onsite work in Wroclaw
• Relocation support for foreigners

Donkey Crew is an indie game developer looking for experienced humans to join our international team of passionate artists and programmers at our studio in the beautiful city of Wroclaw, Poland.

If you are enthusiastic about the prospect of making great PC games and looking to work in an inspiring and growing environment, this is the place for you. Currently we're developing our nomadic, survival MMO "Last Oasis" which was released to Early Access on Steam March 26th, 2020 and is made using Unreal Engine 4.

Get familiar with our project:

Steam store page of Last Oasis

Last Oasis gamepedia 

Game UX Specialist

Some of what you’ll do:

• • Conducting in-depth analysis of gameplay mechanics, interactions, and systems to identify areas of improvement in the player experience.

  • Collaborating closely with game designers, developers, and artists to integrate user experience enhancements seamlessly into the game.

  • Analyzing your own and players’ feedback to identify pain points, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Developing and communicating actionable recommendations to the teams based on UX best practices and industry trends.

  • Iterating and refining gameplay features, controls, camera systems, and other game elements to optimize the player experience.

  • Working closely with the UI team to ensure consistency between the user interface and the overall player experience.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• • Proven experience as a UX Specialist, UX Designer, or similar role in the video game industry.

  • Deep understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and user feedback into actionable points.

  • Excellent communication skills in English and collaboration capability, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to feature-oriented teams.

  • Proficiency in using industry-standard UX research and prototyping tools.

  • Passion for video games and a keen eye for detail in player experiences.

  • A portfolio demonstrating your previous work in video game UX (highly desirable).

  • Understanding of Unreal Engine 5 tools.

We offer you:

• • Competitive salary

  • Chance to work in a cool and relaxed small team of very passionate people where you can make a real impact

  • Flexible working hours

  • You can work fully remote or onsite in our office in Wrocław

  • Possibility of relocation support for foreigners aiming to work onsite after the end of the pandemic; including social security, health insurance, and general assistance with settling

If you are interested, send your information to jobs@donkey.team and mention the job you are applying for in the subject.

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