UI/UX Designer

About KRAFTON Montreal:

We are a leading game development studio composed of veterans of the game industry. We are working on a game based on an acclaimed intellectual property set in an enthralling medieval fantasy world. This game is an AAA third-person action-adventure RPG experience, with a rich narrative and strategic gameplay. At our company, we believe in having fun while creating memorable experiences, being proud of our work, and showing respect for each other's contributions.

Job Description:

As a UI/UX Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our games. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing the user interface, menus, icons, and feedback systems to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Your focus on accessibility will ensure that our games can be enjoyed by a diverse audience.

Responsibilities:

• User Interface Design: Create visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces that match the game's theme and narrative, ensuring a seamless and immersive player experience.
• Menu Design: Develop intuitive and efficient menus, navigation systems, and in-game HUDs that enhance player engagement and ease of use.
• Icons and Symbols: Design clear and effective icons, symbols, and visual cues to help players understand game mechanics, objectives, and feedback.
• Accessibility: Advocate for and implement accessibility features to make the game accessible to all players, including colorblind modes, text-to-speech support, or customizable controls
• Collaboration: Work closely with game designers, artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure that UI/UX design aligns with the game's overall vision and mechanics.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive design documents, wireframes, and style guides to communicate design concepts and guidelines to the development team and ensure long-term consistency.
• UI Asset Integration: Integrate UI assets directly into Unreal Engine 5 using UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics), Blueprints, or other widget systems, in close collaboration with UI programmers.
• UI Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of user interfaces (draw calls, materials, widget hierarchy) to meet technical constraints.

Knowledge/Skills:

• 5 years of experience in video game industry in a similar role.
• UI Integration Tools: Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 (UMG, Blueprints) for UI integration, interactive logic, and interface optimization.
• UI/UX Principles: Profound understanding of user interface and user experience design principles, including user-centered design, usability, and accessibility.
• Prototyping Tools: Proficiency in using design and prototyping tools like Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Figma, or similar software.
• Accessibility Guidelines: Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and best practices
• User-Centered Design: Ability to prioritize user needs and create designs that enhance the overall user experience.
• Visual Communication: Proficiency in communicating ideas through visual elements and graphics.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated on the latest UI/UX design trends, tools, and technologies.

Why Krafton Montreal?

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A culture that encourages enjoyment, pride in our work, and mutual respect.
• The opportunity to contribute significantly to a high-profile, innovative project.
• Be part of our growing team of “pragmatic dreamers”