Senior UX/UI Designer - Hybrid (Games & Interactive)

Placements24

Gauteng

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer in Pretoria, Gauteng, ZA for a hybrid role shaping interfaces and experiences for games and interactive platforms. You translate gameplay mechanics into intuitive UI, lead user research, wireframes, prototypes, and design systems, collaborating with designers, developers, and artists.

Expect 5+ years in UX/UI with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and InVision.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional UX/UI design experience, preferably in games or interactive entertainment.
Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI design process and final outcomes for games or interactive apps.
Proficiency with industry-standard tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, InVision).
Solid understanding of user-centered design, interaction design, and visual design.
Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Familiarity with game development pipelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design UI/UX for games and interactive digital applications.
Conduct user research, create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
Develop personas, journey maps, and information architecture.
Collaborate with game designers, developers, and artists for cohesive UX.
Iterate on designs based on user feedback and data.
Define and maintain design systems and style guides.
Advocate for user-centered design throughout development.
Present concepts to cross-functional teams.