Game UI/UX Designer: Animation & Feedback

EleonsCo; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EleonsCo is seeking a UI/UX Designer who lives and breathes games, with a focus on feel, timing, and animation. The role centers on crafting creature-capture, collection-driven game UI that supports player retention and systems-thinking.

You will collaborate with engineers to implement polished interfaces, optimize transitions, and ensure responsive feedback across menus, HUDs, and progression screens. A strong motion design background is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years UI/UX experience in games (industry preferred).
• Strong motion design skills using After Effects, Figma, or in-engine tools.
• Understanding of frontend or in-engine implementation (Roblox, Unity, Unreal, etc.).
• Ability to design with performance and scalability in mind.
• Bonus: Light scripting or game development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design polished, intuitive game interfaces and systems.
• Focus on UI animation, transitions, and interaction feedback.
• Collaborate with engineers and assist with implementation.
• Think in systems, not just screens.
• Care about feel, responsiveness, and interaction timing.
• Consider game loops, player retention, and UX in live games.

Skills

UI animation

Game feel

Player psychology

Systems thinking

Interaction timing

Collaboration with engineers

Live UX

Tools

After Effects

Figma

Unity

Unreal Engine

Roblox

Job description

EleonsCo is seeking a UI/UX Designer who lives and breathes games, with a focus on feel, timing, and animation. The role centers on crafting creature-capture, collection-driven game UI that supports player retention and systems-thinking.

You will collaborate with engineers to implement polished interfaces, optimize transitions, and ensure responsive feedback across menus, HUDs, and progression screens. A strong motion design background is essential.