UI/UX Specialist (Design & Art for mobile)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mobile gaming industry is seeking a UI/UX Specialist to design user interfaces for casual mobile games. This role entails creating engaging user experiences, collaborating with a talented team, and advocating player-first design principles. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio, have extensive experience in mobile games, and be skilled in industry-standard design tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of UI/UX design experience in mobile casual games.
• Portfolio showcasing refined UI and strong UX thinking on published titles.
• Familiarity with designing game systems like progression, economy, live events, or IAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop UX flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Collaborate closely with lead artists, game designers, and developers.
• Iterate designs based on feedback and usability testing.

Skills

UI/UX design

User Interface design

User Experience design

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

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Client:

Skillsearch

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

UI/UX Specialist (Art & Design)

Hybrid in London

Role

In this role, you'll design clear, attractive, and engaging user interfaces for mobile casual games, including menus, HUDs, pop-ups, onboarding flows, and more. On the UX side you'll translate game design objectives into smooth, enjoyable player experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop UX flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to support game features and systems.
• Collaborate closely with lead artists, game designers, developers, and product managers to ensure seamless in-game UI integration.
• Iterate designs based on feedback, analytics, and usability testing.
• Work with the art team to maintain a consistent, appealing visual identity.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to generate ideas, create asset variations, and accelerate production workflows.
• Advocate for player-first design principles, optimizing UI for mobile usability.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of UI/UX design experience in mobile games, with a strong focus on casual games.
• A portfolio demonstrating polished UI and thoughtful UX design in live or released titles.
• Experience designing systems such as progression, economy, live events, or in-app purchases (IAP).
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools, including Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of UI/UX design experience in mobile casual games.
• Proven portfolio showcasing refined UI and strong UX thinking on published titles.
• Familiarity with designing game systems like progression, economy, live events, or IAP.
• Skilled in using Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects.
• Solid understanding of Unity engine.
• Open to integrating AI tools into the creative process (experience with generative AI is a plus).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Hybrid onsite 2 days per week

Bonus

• Experience working on Merge 2 or similar gameplay systems.