Senior UI/UX Designer (Mobile Gaming)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Growth opportunities in a creative, N-

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to elevate player experiences across a portfolio of mobile games in Centurion, Gauteng. You will craft intuitive interfaces and seamless journeys, aligning with game mechanics and narrative to drive engagement and retention.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers, build wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity assets, and define UI style guides to ensure visual consistency across all game elements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design with a focus on mobile game development
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design skills for mobile games, including wireframes, prototypes, and final assets
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and prototyping tools
• Solid understanding of user psychology, interaction design principles, and mobile design patterns
• Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus
• Excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for typography, color, layout, and animation
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative development environment
• Passion for mobile gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming market

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for mobile games, adhering to platform guidelines and best practices
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for game menus, HUDs, and other in-game interfaces
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions and identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX designs are implemented effectively and cohesively
• Define and maintain UI style guides, ensuring visual consistency and brand identity across all game elements
• Optimize UI layouts and interactions for various screen sizes, resolutions, and device capabilities
• Iterate on designs based on player feedback, analytics data, and team input
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, articulating design decisions clearly
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in mobile game UI/UX design
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle

Skills

UI/UX design

Prototyping

Wireframes

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Creative Suite

Unity

User psychology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, HCI, or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Prototyping tools

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading mobile game development studio in Centurion, Gauteng, is looking for a talented Senior UI/UX Designer to elevate the player experience across their portfolio of hit titles. You will be responsible for crafting intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning user interfaces and seamless user journeys for mobile games. This role requires a deep understanding of player psychology, mobile interaction patterns, and the unique demands of the gaming industry. You will work closely with game designers, artists, and product managers to translate game mechanics and narrative into compelling interfaces that drive player engagement and retention. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the look and feel of popular games, impacting millions of players worldwide. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in mobile game UI/UX design, a keen eye for visual aesthetics, and a passion for creating exceptional player experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for mobile games, adhering to platform guidelines and best practices.
• Develop user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for game menus, HUDs, and other in-game interfaces.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX designs are implemented effectively and cohesively.
• Define and maintain UI style guides, ensuring visual consistency and brand identity across all game elements.
• Optimize UI layouts and interactions for various screen sizes, resolutions, and device capabilities.
• Iterate on designs based on player feedback, analytics data, and team input.
• Present design concepts and rationale to stakeholders, articulating design decisions clearly.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in mobile game UI/UX design.
• Champion user-centered design principles throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with a significant focus on mobile game development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UI/UX design skills for mobile games, including wireframes, prototypes, and final assets.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and prototyping tools.
• Solid understanding of user psychology, interaction design principles, and mobile design patterns.
• Experience with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus.
• Excellent visual design skills, with a keen eye for typography, color, layout, and animation.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.
• Passion for mobile gaming and a deep understanding of the gaming market.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive health insurance
• opportunities for professional growth within a creative and dynamic studio in Centurion, Gauteng
• Employees enjoy access to the latest gaming technology, collaborative work environments, and the chance to contribute to globally successful game titles.
• The company fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, with regular team-building events and a supportive management structure.
• This hybrid role offers flexibility while ensuring strong team cohesion and on-site collaboration.