UI/UX Designer

SEGA; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SEGA as a UI/UX Designer working on the Total War franchise at their Horsham headquarters. This hybrid role entails collaboration with game designers to craft innovative user interfaces that enhance player experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong design skills, experience with industry-standard tools, and a passion for quality game production.

Benefits

Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year

Enhanced holiday allowance and flexibility with core hours

Bespoke relocation package

Private medical and dental insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Diversity and Inclusion Network involvement

Season ticket travel loans

Wellbeing support and virtual counselling

Qualifications

• Excellent UI/UX design skills focusing on wireframing and prototyping.
• Ability to create high-quality design assets adhering to visual style guides.
• Fluency in English, possessing strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with game designers to create UI for new features.
• Iterate and improve designs based on user feedback and testing.
• Maintain technical documentation for developed features.

Skills

UI/UX design skills

Visual design skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Team collaboration

Fluent in English

Tools

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

AfterEffects

Job description

We are looking for a skilled UI/UX designer to join our talented and motivated UI team working on the Total War franchise at our headquarters in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to work on our next tentpole feature.u00A0
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Working directly with the UI Lead, the right candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent creative, technical, and visual skills. You will be an accomplished designer capable of prototyping and designing intuitive and beautiful and usable interfaces that immerse the players and improve their overall experience. This is an excellent opportunity to hone and expand your design skills to a high level, working on one of the industryu2019s most interface rich game franchisesu00A0 u00A0 This role is Hybrid and has an expectation of 2 days per week in our Horsham studio. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment processu00A0
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Please note that applications for this role must include a portfolio (attached or as a link) and applications without such will not be considered.u00A0
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Key Responsibilitiesu00A0
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As a UI/UX Designer you will work closely with game designers to iteratively create UI for new features and implement those features with the help of the development team. You will be responsible for creating accessible and intuitive experiences according to the best industry standards, while also pushing the boundaries of UI in games.u00A0
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• Interact and collaborate with team members from different departments (design, art, programming)u202Fto provide UI solutions and build features from scratch u2013 from initial research to interactive prototypes and in-game implementation to high-fidelity mockupsu00A0
• Use data from user tests, surveys and quantitative data gathering to iterate and improve your designsu00A0
• Create high-quality assets that respect the visual style guideu00A0
• Design layouts that respect the overall design system and established UX patternsu00A0
• Provide and maintain technical documentation of the features you work onu00A0
• Work with outsource partners as requiredu00A0
• Knowledge, Skill and Experience

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• Excellent UI/UX design skills including u2013 wireframing, interaction design, prototyping, informational hierarchyu00A0
• Visual design skills including u2013 composition, typography, iconography, layout, colour theory u00A0
• A good working knowledge of industry standard tools such as: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffectsu00A0
• Technical knowledge and a desire to learn in-house implementation toolsu00A0
• Attention to detail and a passion for making quality productsu00A0
• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership & responsibilityu00A0
• Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively u00A0
• Solid understanding of UX methodologies and how they apply to game designu00A0
• A strong team player with the ability to both provide and accept constructive advice/feedback from colleagues. u00A0u00A0
• Ability to create as well as adapt to and follow a variety of artistic stylesu00A0
• Fluent in English, both written and spokenu00A0

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Desirableu00A0

• Interested in why things work, not just what and howu00A0
• Experience with game production pipelines and tools / 1 shipped titleu00A0
• Experience in motion designu00A0
• Wide understanding of the full range of games in the strategy genreu00A0
• Deep understanding of Total War gamesu00A0
• Understanding of user research methodsu00A0

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About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
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We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
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We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

• Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
• Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
• Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
• Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network u2013 an employee-led group
• Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
• Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
• Community activities including parties, football and more.
• Our studio sites have disabled access.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
u00A0 Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can beu00A0found here.