UI/UX Designer

the hive; Park Central; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flix Interactive Ltd, based near Birmingham, seeks a talented UI/UX Designer to craft engaging, user-friendly interfaces for AAA game projects. You will collaborate with producers, artists, engineers and the creative director to deliver exceptional user experiences.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, experience with Photoshop, Figma and Unreal, and a solid understanding of user-centered design, responsive layouts and accessibility. Remote work options are welcome.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with Photoshop, Figma and Unreal.
• Understanding of game production and design pipeline.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and accessibility.
• Familiarity with user research and usability testing.

Responsibilities

• Translate project requirements into engaging UI/UX designs for AAA projects.
• Create wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes in industry tools.
• Maintain visual design and artistic direction across projects.
• Stay updated with UI trends, tools and technologies.
• Conduct usability testing and analyze feedback to improve UX.

Skills

UI/UX design

Wireframing

Prototyping

Communication

Education

Degree in design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Figma

Unreal

Job description

UI/UX Designer

UK Remote or West Midlands-based / Full-Time Contractor

Please note: We welcome applicants who prefer to work from home; however, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Role ID: FLX-R124

Role:

We are seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Designer to join our team and design appealing, user-friendly interfaces for our game development projects. You will collaborate closely with producers, artists, engineers, the creative director and other designers to ensure our games deliver an exceptional user experience. The ideal candidate is passionate about user-centred design, stays up to date with the latest design and art trends and technologies, and has excellent visual design and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with producers, designers and artists to translate project requirements into engaging, intuitive UI/UX designs for AAA game projects, following best practice in user-focused design.
• Create wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes in industry-standard tools, clearly communicating design concepts and interactions.
• Keep visual design and artistic direction consistent and coherent across each project.
• Stay up to date with UI design and art trends, tools and technologies, and apply them to enhance the user experience.
• Conduct usability testing and analyse user feedback to identify improvements and optimise the user experience.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showing exceptional design skills, attention to detail and originality.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Figma and Unreal.
• A good understanding of the games production and design pipeline.
• Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and experience designing for multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with user research techniques, usability testing and data-driven design decisions, and with front-end technologies and their impact on UI design.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proactive, self-motivated approach.

Desirable:

• Ability to create UI visuals to a AAA standard and implement them to match your UX designs.
• Ability to paint, work in 3D and/or animate.
• Experience designing for AAA titles or complex entertainment applications.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience collaborating with remote or distributed teams.
• A degree in design, art or a related field, and an understanding of HTML, C++ or C#

What We Offer:

Based just outside Birmingham, Flix is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers who support one another in all aspects of development. We offer you to:

• Join a friendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio.
• Work on market-leading AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.
• Be part of a sustainably growing game developer studio as we consciously expand our team and projects on a case-by-case basis.
• Learn within an independent studio across a wide range of projects and opportunities both internal and external.

GDPR COMPLIANCE – When applying for this job you’re authorising Flix Interactive to store your application information and distribute it to the appropriate email inboxes of senior team members in order to review your role eligibility.

Your application will be stored on a private cloud based online system for processing. If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application please email [e-mail]. Your request will be appended within 30 days of receiving your email.

Please note – In compliance with GDPR law your data will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status. We also encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the gaming industry.