UX Designer

Frima Studio; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frima Studio, a recognized leader in the video game industry, is seeking a UX Designer to enhance interactive experiences for mobile platforms. The role involves developing user paths, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging your design expertise in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enjoy flexible working options, generous vacation time, and a commitment to your continuous development at our studio.

Benefits

4.5-day work week

7 weeks vacation per year

Complete group insurance from day one

$400 allowance for ergonomic equipment

Access to chair massages and gym

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in UX design including user paths and prototypes.
• Experience with Unreal Engine and mobile platforms is required.
• Bilingual in French and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development of player-centered interaction experiences on mobile platforms.
• Facilitate and research on user experience changes.
• Collaborate with design, programming, and UI teams.

Skills

UX design

User path creation

Wireframing

Interactive prototyping

UX documentation

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

College diploma in UX design, interaction design, or related field

Tools

Axure

Figma

Adobe XD

Job description

Ready to Level-up in your career? Frima is looking for a UX Designer for its UI / UX team.

At Frima, we've been cultivating creative audacity for over 20 years! We're proud to have been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz as one of Canada's top employers in the video game industry for 2021, 2022 and 2023 (GamesIndustry.biz).

And the reason is simple, we know how to take care of our people :

4.5 days of work per week, year-round. (Friday pm off);

Truly flexible working : 100% remote, hybrid or 100% in person, the choice is yours;

Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days : your well-being is important to us.

Complete group insurance from day one;

A contribution to your RRSP

• 400$ allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment;

Life at the Studio

Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities, etc;

Regular presentations of projects and new developments : we keep our team up to date on all Frima developments;

Close-knit, caring and inclusive teams, even remotely!

Come and discover the rest for yourself!

Job Description

What your weeks are going to look like

Development of intuitive, player-centered interaction experiences for a mobile platform;

Role as facilitator and researcher for the team, keeping abreast of current and upcoming changes in the game's user experience;

Development of effective user paths that facilitate immersion and navigation in the game;

Definition of UX orientations, taking into account game design objectives, player needs and technical constraints;

Realization of recommendations and presentation to the project team and external partners;

Validation of UX paths in the Unreal game engine to analyze interactive components;

Definition of UX orientations, taking into account game design objectives, player needs and technical constraints;

Collaboration with design, programming, data analysis and UI teams to promote UX design best practices.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

College diploma in UX design, interaction design, ergonomics, graphic design, cognitive psychology or other job-related degree combined with experience deemed equivalent;

Minimum two (2) years' experience in UX design, including the creation of user paths, wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UX documentation;

Concrete experience in video games, particularly on projects using the Unreal Engine;

Experience on mobile platforms;

Knowledge of working software (Axure, Figma or Adobe XD);

Good command of the French and English languages (written and spoken);

Available to travel internationally as required;

Portfolio and / or demo required.

What we value in our team

Passion for UX design and analysis of existing systems;

Interest in video games;

Good oral and written communication skills;

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team;

Ability to manage time and work to production deadlines;

Excellent critical thinking and re-evaluation skills.

Additional Information

Come and make a difference with us! #FrimaLife

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