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UI/UX Designer – Mobile Games

UI/UX Designer – Mobile Games

CompanyJam City
LocationBurbank, CA, USA
Salary$85000 – $110000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of practical art/design experience work in interactive media and/or mobile games
  • Graphic Design skills: sketching, wireframing and storyboarding abilities on paper and screen
  • Solid understanding of UI design best practices and interaction design fundamentals
  • A strong understanding of UI conventions and challenges for the mobile and other emerging platforms
  • Ability to translate flowcharts and wireframes into fun, usable, visually polished UI systems
  • Expert knowledge in Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience working in Unity
  • Proficiency in prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Invision, Framer or comparable software
  • BA/BS degree in related field
  • Solid understanding of art and visual design principles and techniques regarding 2D, 3D, animation, layout, color theory, and lighting
  • Outstanding creativity and drive; excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Able to multi-task like a pro
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Sense of humor and a positive, enthusiastic attitude
  • Ability to take direction
  • Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work
  • Eye for detail with a clear understanding of the big picture
  • Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication
  • Passion for video games a must!

Responsibilities

  • Design mock-ups, wireframes and storyboards to support the flow of the game
  • Build and create game assets such as icons, buttons, widgets, logos and other UI elements
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of animations and presentation across multiple device types
  • Create clear and in-depth documentation and style guides for new titles
  • Assist production with decks and presentations
  • Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms
  • Research industry standards and develop new pipelines and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

  • Animation/VFX experience
  • Affinity for Disney/Pixar
  • Extensive knowledge of fonts and logos