UI/UX Designer with Games experience to $3500

Job Overview

We’re seeking a highly skilled UI/UX Designer with expertise in mobile games to craft engaging, player-centered interfaces that enhance gameplay. The ideal candidate has a solid background in gaming UI/UX, with a keen understanding of mobile interaction patterns, game aesthetics, and user behavior.

Our client specializes in producing both AI-driven applications and casual games, giving us a unique edge in the tech and entertainment industries. For this role, we’re looking for someone with extensive experience in UI/UX who can seamlessly blend creativity and functionality across a range of app genres.

What We’re Looking For

• Diverse Experience: A strong background in UI/UX for both AI applications and casual games, or at least a proven track record in one of these areas.
• Broad UI/UX Knowledge: A solid understanding of best practices that can be applied to a variety of app types, especially those that combine engaging user experiences with advanced technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interface Design: Create intuitive, visually appealing UI that aligns with game aesthetics and improves the player experience.
• User Research & Testing: Conduct playtests to gather insights on player behavior and iterate on designs based on findings.
• Prototyping: Develop wireframes, interactive prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas clearly.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with developers, game designers, and product managers to integrate UI with game functionality.
• Optimization: Use analytics and feedback to refine and optimize UI for player satisfaction and retention.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years in UI/UX design, specifically within the mobile gaming industry.
• Portfolio: Demonstrable mobile game UI/UX design work, including prototypes and final products.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD; experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.
• Game-Centered Design: Solid grasp of user-centered design, usability, and mobile interaction in gaming, with familiarity in monetization and retention strategies.
• Bonus Skills: Experience with motion design, Unity, or Unreal Engine for UI implementation is advantageous.

Requirements:

• Independence: Ability to self-manage and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Presentation: Prepared to showcase a portfolio of work (excluding projects under NDA).