Senior UX/UI Designer

Onward Search is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer for a long-term remote contract with a popular entertainment brand, focusing on an adventure game. This role involves shaping UX and UI art, pitching and mocking up UX needs, contributing to UI art, and collaborating with other designers. The ideal candidate will advocate for UI/UX best practices in narrative games and have 5+ years of experience in game UX/UI design.

Must Have

• Support UX and UI art on an adventure game.
• Pitch, wireframe, and mock up UX needs.
• Contribute to UI art for systems in the game.
• Collaborate with other designers and craft experts.
• Advocate for best practices in UI/UX for narrative games.
• Act as the subject matter expert on all things UX.
• Collaborate across studio disciplines to explore, test, and evolve the game.
• 5+ years working in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for games.
• Experience working with IP and narrative game systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Stadia, Luna, AR, VR, theme parks, or experimental interactive installation work.

Good to Have

• Working familiarity with Unity, Miro, Figma, Jira, and Confluence.
• Experience in motion design and/or animation.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Ongoing Training
• Education Reimbursement

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Senior UX/UI Designer – Games for a popular entertainment brand. This is a long-term contract role that is fully remote, with work hours aligned to Pacific Time (PST).

This role will help shape the UX and UI/interface art for an exciting adventure game currently in development.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Senior UX/UI Designer – Games Responsibilities:

• Support UX and UI art on an adventure game currently in development.
• Pitch, wireframe, and mock up UX needs as well as contribute to UI art for systems in the game.
• Collaborate with other designers and craft experts to develop engaging gameplay and systems.
• Advocate for best practices in UI/UX for narrative games, acting as the subject matter expert on all things UX.
• Collaborate across studio disciplines to explore, test, and evolve the game.

Senior UX/UI Designer – Games Qualifications:

• 5+ years working in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for games.
• Experience working with IP and narrative game systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Stadia, Luna, or other non-standard controller systems such as AR, VR, theme parks, or experimental interactive installation work.
• Working familiarity with Unity, Miro, Figma, Jira, and Confluence (preferred).
• Experience in motion design and/or animation (preferred).
• Ability to work autonomously and independently while understanding a larger team ecosystem.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

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Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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