Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Core Responsibilities

• Influence overall UI art styles and creative direction through your work.
• Create and implement UI artwork within defined look & feel.
• Design and implement user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging.
• Create vector artwork, iconography, and export rasterized assets that are high quality and optimized for the game.
• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts.
• Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine UI/UX designs.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to UI/UX best practices across the game.
• Optimize UI for different platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques into your work.

Core Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design within the video game industry.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Experience implementing UI/UX in Unreal.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience with responsive design and adaptive layouts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work in games.
• Possess a strong graphic design background and/or understanding of design principles.
• A strong understanding of systems design, UI style, layout, and 2D fundamentals.
• Plus if...
• Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements.
• Knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games.

Description

• Full-time job with benefits.
• Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
• Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeway.
• Join our talented team and play a crucial role in crafting user experiences that enhance the immersion and enjoyment of our games.
• Together, we will create interfaces that are both functional and beautiful.

Application Information

• The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year.
• Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• We also offer a competitive package of benefits including paid time off, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.