UX Designer

Smoking Gun is looking for an experienced UX Designer who will focus on creating intuitive, engaging, and seamless experiences for players.

In this role, you will:

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that communicate the user experience and functionality of our games
• Design and iterate on game mechanics, player flows, and user interfaces
• Conduct user research to understand player’s needs and preferences
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and data-driven insights
• Work closely with game developers to ensure the user experience is implemented to a high standard
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business goals and player feedback
• Help establish and maintain design standards for the studio
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging design patterns

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in user experience, graphic design, design, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in UX design for mobile or web applications
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX design skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of game development and game design principles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and data analysis is a plus

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• Hybrid working
• Training & Development

Salary Range: $50,000 CAD - $70,000 CAD