Lead Game UI/UX Designer — Shape Immersive Interfaces

Absurd Ventures; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Absurd Ventures is seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to spearhead intuitive, visually compelling interfaces for our games. You will drive UI art direction, craft assets, wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with designers, artists and engineers to align with project goals.

With 7+ years in game UI/UX, you bring strong design fundamentals, proficiency in XD/Sketch/Figma, and experience in Unreal. This on-site Santa Monica role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design within the video game industry.
• Proficient with design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma or similar.
• Experience implementing UI/UX in Unreal.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
• Experience with responsive design and adaptive layouts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong portfolio of game UI/UX work.
• Solid graphic design background and 2D fundamentals.
• Understanding of UI style systems, layout and 2D fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Influence UI art styles and creative direction.
• Create and implement UI artwork within defined look & feel.
• Design intuitive, responsive, visually engaging interfaces.
• Create vector artwork, icons, and export assets optimized for games.
• Collaborate with designers, artists and engineers to meet requirements.
• Create wireframes, prototypes and mockups to communicate concepts.
• Conduct user testing and refine UI/UX designs.
• Ensure consistency and best practices across the game.
• Optimize UI for PC, consoles and mobile.
• Stay updated with industry trends and new techniques.

Skills

UI/UX design

Portfolio of games

Adobe XD

Sketch

Figma

Unreal Engine

User-centered design

Responsive design

Collaboration

Graphic design

Systems design

Tools

Adobe XD

Sketch

Figma

Unreal Engine

Job description

Absurd Ventures is seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to spearhead intuitive, visually compelling interfaces for our games. You will drive UI art direction, craft assets, wireframes and prototypes, and collaborate with designers, artists and engineers to align with project goals.

With 7+ years in game UI/UX, you bring strong design fundamentals, proficiency in XD/Sketch/Figma, and experience in Unreal. This on-site Santa Monica role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to shape