Senior UI/UX Designer (Mobile Gaming)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Global game titles

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer for our client in Upington, Northern Cape. You will own the mobile UI/UX from concept through prototyping, ensuring intuitive and visually compelling experiences for players.

You will collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers, translating gameplay into polished interfaces while upholding design systems, accessibility, and platform guidelines on iOS and Android. This role offers a creative, fast-paced game development environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field.
• 5+ years of UI/UX design experience with a focus on mobile gaming.
• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile game UI/UX work.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive mobile game user interfaces focusing on player experience.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers throughout development.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive UI style guide.
• Optimize UI for iOS and Android devices.
• Ensure accessibility standards are considered.
• Stay updated on mobile UI/UX trends.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to junior designers.
• Troubleshoot UI/UX issues during development.

Skills

UI/UX design

Mobile UX

Portfolio presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading developer of captivating mobile games, is seeking a highly skilled Senior UI/UX Designer to join their talented team in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is crucial in shaping the player experience, ensuring our games are intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning on mobile devices. You will be responsible for the entire UI/UX design process, from conceptualization and wireframing to prototyping and final visual design, with a specific focus on mobile gaming interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mobile user behavior, a strong portfolio of successful mobile game UI/UX designs, and a passion for creating seamless player journeys. You will collaborate closely with game designers, developers, and artists to bring innovative and user-friendly interfaces to life. This position is based in our modern offices in Upington, fostering a collaborative and creative atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for mobile games, focusing on player experience and ease of use.
• Create wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes for new game features and updates.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers throughout the development cycle.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive UI style guide for game projects.
• Optimize UI designs for various mobile screen sizes and platforms (iOS and Android).
• Ensure accessibility standards are considered in all UI/UX designs.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in mobile game UI/UX design.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to junior designers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI/UX related issues during development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a significant focus on mobile gaming.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional mobile game UI/UX design work.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar.
• Deep understanding of mobile user experience principles and interaction design for touch interfaces.
• Knowledge of current mobile platform guidelines (iOS Human Interface Guidelines, Android Material Design).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced game development environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Experience with 2D art asset creation or understanding of game art pipelines is a plus.
• Passion for mobile games and a keen eye for visual aesthetics.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement fund contributions, and exciting opportunities to work on globally successful game titles. You will be part of a dynamic and creative team in Upington, Northern Cape, with ample opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We foster a collaborative work environment where innovation and creativity are highly valued.