UI/UX Designer
Summary
Remote-first mobile game studio (hiring via Jobgether for a partner company) seeks a UI/UX Designer based in Germany to design intuitive interfaces and player journeys — game screens, HUDs, menus, stores, live events, and monetization flows — plus build design systems, using Figma and Unity.
Accountabilities
- Design intuitive user flows and engaging interfaces for mobile games, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable player experience.
- Create wireframes, UI concepts, prototypes, and production-ready interface designs aligned with gameplay requirements and product objectives.
- Design and develop in-game screens, heads-up displays (HUDs), menus, stores, live events, monetization features, and other elements of the player journey.
- Build, maintain, and improve UI kits, component libraries, and design systems to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficient design workflows.
- Prepare and optimize visual assets for integration into game engines, ensuring technical requirements and production standards are met.
- Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and developers throughout the production lifecycle to deliver cohesive and high-quality gaming experiences.
- Work with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of designs and maintain visual and functional quality within the game.
- Refine user flows and interface solutions based on project needs, team feedback, player behavior, and evolving product priorities.
- Apply UX principles and visual design best practices to improve usability, accessibility, engagement, and navigation across mobile interfaces.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of game systems and user experiences, supporting product goals and player satisfaction.
Requirements
- Proven experience in UI/UX design, particularly in designing interfaces and user experiences for mobile games.
- Strong understanding of UX principles, user journey mapping, interaction design, and the creation of intuitive user flows.
- Proficiency in Figma or comparable interface design tools, with the ability to develop wireframes, prototypes, detailed UI concepts, and production-ready designs.
- Solid knowledge of visual composition, typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
- Understanding of mobile platform requirements, responsive interface design, and the challenges of designing for different screen sizes.
- Experience creating and maintaining design systems, UI kits, reusable components, and consistent interface libraries.
- Familiarity with free-to-play (F2P) products, gameplay loops, player behavior, and the role of UI/UX in engagement and monetization.
- Experience preparing visual assets for integration into game engines and working with Unity in a game development environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and incorporate constructive feedback.
- A portfolio demonstrating relevant UI/UX design experience, preferably featuring mobile game interfaces and interactive user experiences.
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance visual quality with usability and technical constraints.
- The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and contribute effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Nice to have:
- Advanced proficiency in Figma and its more sophisticated design and prototyping capabilities.
- Experience working on large-scale live casual or midcore game projects.
- Experience designing UX for complex game systems, live operations (LiveOps), and evolving in-game experiences.
- Familiarity with analytics, A/B testing, and user testing to validate design decisions and improve player engagement.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits budget: Access a personalized allowance that can be allocated to health insurance, professional education, gym memberships, or other options that support your well-being and personal development.
- Performance-based bonuses: Receive recognition and rewards for outstanding achievements, initiative, teamwork, and measurable contributions.
- Fully remote work: Enjoy a remote-first working environment with the flexibility to work from different locations worldwide, subject to employment arrangements.
- Professional autonomy: Benefit from minimal bureaucracy, the freedom to bring forward ideas, and the opportunity to influence product decisions.
- Career development: Access learning opportunities, internal training sessions, and strategic workshops to strengthen your expertise and support long-term growth.
- Collaborative culture: Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where shared ownership, creativity, and collective success are valued.
- Meaningful product impact: Contribute directly to the development of mobile games and create experiences that shape how players interact with products.
- Creative challenges: Work on diverse interface elements, game systems, and player journeys while continuously developing your design skills.
Skills
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