UX Designer

the hive; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly studio environment

Opportunity to work on AAA titles

Independent studio culture

Job summary

Flix Interactive Ltd in the UK offers a UX Designer role focused on crafting intuitive user experiences for AAA game projects. You will collaborate with producers, artists and engineers to drive user-centric design across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate has strong UX design experience, a solid portfolio, and familiarity with tools like Photoshop, Figma and Unreal. Remote work options are welcome as part of a flexible, distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a UX Designer or similar role with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Figma and Unreal.
• Good understanding of the games production and design pipeline.
• Solid understanding of user-centred design principles and their application.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and multi‑platform design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers, designers and artists to translate project requirements into engaging, intuitive UX designs for AAA game projects, following best practice in user-focused design.
• Create user flows, wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes in industry-standard tools, clearly communicating design concepts and interactions.
• Keep the user experience consistent and coherent across each project, including how it works across input methods and platforms.
• Stay up to date with the latest UX design 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.

Skills

User-centred design

Responsive design

Front-end UI impact

Communication skills

Design principles

Education

Degree in design or related field

Understanding of HTML/C++/C#

Tools

Photoshop

Figma

Unreal

Job description

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-R122

We are seeking a talented and creative UX Designer to join our team and design intuitive, user-friendly experiences 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 trends and technologies, and has excellent design and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with producers, designers and artists to translate project requirements into engaging, intuitive UX designs for AAA game projects, following best practice in user-focused design.


• Create user flows, wireframes, mock-ups and prototypes in industry-standard tools, clearly communicating design concepts and interactions.


• Keep the user experience consistent and coherent across each project, including how it works across input methods and platforms.


• Stay up to date with the latest UX design 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 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 prototype and implement your UX designs in-engine to a AAA standard.


• 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.

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.