Senior UI/UX Designer & Game Interface Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Sandton studio access

Remote work options

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer & Game Interface Specialist to craft intuitive in-game menus, HUDs, and interactive elements that heighten player immersion and game experience.

You will collaborate with game designers, artists, and programmers, create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, conduct usability tests, maintain UI style guides, and ensure UI assets align with the game art direction.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX design experience in game development.
• Strong portfolio of game UI/UX work.
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive UI/UX for video games (menus, HUDs, interfaces).
• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows and interactive prototypes.
• Conduct usability testing to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with game designers to translate gameplay into UI.
• Work with UI artists to maintain visual consistency with art direction.
• Develop and maintain UI style guides and components.
• Optimize UI layouts for multiple platforms/screen resolutions.
• Troubleshoot UI/UX issues during development.
• Stay updated on gaming UI/UX trends and present concepts to teams.

Skills

UI/UX design

Prototyping

Communication

User research

Education

Degree in Design or HCI

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Photoshop

Unity/Unreal UI

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a studio acclaimed for its intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, is seeking a talented Senior UI/UX Designer & Game Interface Specialist to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is paramount in crafting user-centered interfaces that enhance player immersion and overall game experience. You will be responsible for designing wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for all in-game menus, HUDs, and interactive elements, ensuring they are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of user psychology, interaction design principles, and a keen eye for visual design within the context of gaming. You will collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and programmers to create interfaces that are seamless, intuitive, and elevate the player's journey. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work from our Sandton studio and remotely, fostering a productive and balanced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) for video games.


• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, and interactive prototypes for menus, HUDs, and other game interfaces.


• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and inform design decisions.


• Collaborate with game designers to translate gameplay requirements into effective UI solutions.


• Work closely with UI artists to ensure the visual aesthetic aligns with the game's overall art direction.


• Develop and maintain UI style guides and component libraries.


• Optimize UI layouts and interactions for various platforms and screen resolutions.


• Troubleshoot and address UI/UX related issues during development.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in UI/UX design for games.


• Present design concepts and rationale effectively to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer or similar role in the game development industry.


• A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-friendly game UI/UX design work.


• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Photoshop).


• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design, and information architecture.


• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and their UI systems is a significant advantage.


• Excellent visual design skills with a strong sense of layout, typography, and color theory.


• Ability to translate complex game mechanics into simple and intuitive interfaces.


• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.


• Experience working in a hybrid or collaborative team environment.


• Degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement savings plans, and potential for performance bonuses. This hybrid position provides a flexible work arrangement, combining office-based collaboration in Sandton with remote work capabilities. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development within a creative and innovative studio culture. Our client values work-life balance and fosters a supportive team atmosphere in Gauteng.