Lead UX/UI Designer at Gameplay Galaxy

HipHopTune Media; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a groundbreaking team as a Lead UX/UI Designer in a fully remote role, shaping the future of gaming with innovative designs. This position offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, collaborate with diverse professionals, and create visually compelling user interfaces for mobile gaming experiences. With a strong focus on user-centered design and a passion for gaming, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing player engagement and satisfaction. If you thrive in a creative environment and are eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX/UI design experience in gaming or interactive media.
• Proven leadership in guiding and mentoring design teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design process and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX/UI team and craft design solutions for mobile gaming.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product visuals.
• Conduct user research and enhance usability through feedback.

Skills

UX/UI Design

Team Leadership

Adobe XD

Figma

Prototyping Tools

Unity

User Research

Usability Testing

Responsive Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Sketch

InVision

Marvel

Principle

Job description

Gameplay Galaxy is searching for a Lead UX/ UI Designer to shape the future of gaming in an exciting remote role. If you’re a qualified professional passionate about design and innovation, apply now to join this groundbreaking team.

Creators of the globally popular Trial Xtreme bike racing game (300M+ downloads), Gameplay Galaxy is now developing Trial Xtreme Freedom, a revolutionary blockchain-based gaming experience. With $24M in funding, their diverse, fully remote team spans 20+ countries, driving innovation and creativity.

Salary: Around £63,000 per year

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

About the Role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Lead UX/UI Designer who will be responsible for leading and designing intuitive and visually compelling user interfaces for our cutting-edge mobile gaming experiences. This role will work closely with our game designers, developers, and art team to create seamless and engaging user experiences that captivate our players and elevate our games. You’ll play a key part in shaping the look and feel of our games, ensuring they are not only beautiful but also easy to navigate and enjoyable to play.

Main Duties

• You’ll lead the UX/UI team, guiding and mentoring designers while being hands-on in crafting and executing design solutions to deliver top-quality user experiences that align with the overall vision of the game.
• You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, game designers, and developers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
• You’ll create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
• You’ll design user interfaces that prioritize ease of navigation, intuitive gameplay, and visual appeal, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
• You’ll create astonishing UI animations that would bring UI to life.
• You’ll conduct user research and evaluate user feedback to enhance user satisfaction by improving usability, accessibility, and interaction design.
• You’ll collaborate with artists and developers to ensure visual design integrity and consistency throughout the game development lifecycle.
• You’ll advocate for user-centered design principles and best practices, staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a UX/UI Designer in the gaming or interactive media industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design process and results.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a UX/UI design team, with the ability to guide design strategies and manage team workflows.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
• Experience with prototyping tools (e.g., InVision, Marvel, Principle) to create interactive prototypes.
• Excellent knowledge of Unity.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, user interface guidelines, usability, and accessibility standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate design ideas and rationale, and to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in conducting user research, usability testing, and incorporating feedback into design iterations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
• Knowledge of mobile gaming trends and familiarity with responsive design principles is a plus.
• Excellent English proficiency to collaborate effectively with our international team.

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply.