UI/UX Designer - Games

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Remote-first environment

Flexible working arrangements

Influence over game UI/UX

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented UI/UX Designer to join our Pretoria team, shaping intuitive interfaces for engaging game experiences. You will drive the full design process from wireframes to final assets, collaborating with designers, programmers, and artists to deliver optimal user journeys.

The ideal candidate has a strong UI/UX portfolio, proficiency in Figma/Adobe XD/Sketch, and a solid understanding of user-centered design and information architecture.

Qualifications

• Proven UI/UX design experience, preferably in games.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work for digital products.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).
• Understanding of user-centered design, IA, and interaction design.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and visually appealing game UI for menus, HUDs, and systems.
• Create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for features.
• Conduct user research and usability tests to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with game designers and artists to align UI/UX with game vision and brand.
• Iterate on designs based on stakeholder feedback and user testing results.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Portfolio

Wireframing

Prototyping

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and passionate UI/UX Designer to join their growing team in Pretoria , focusing on creating intuitive and engaging user interfaces for their games. You will be responsible for the entire design process, from wireframing and prototyping to final asset creation, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable player experience. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape how players interact with their games, working closely with game designers, programmers, and artists to deliver exceptional user journeys. You will be a key contributor to the usability and visual appeal of their products, thriving in a collaborative environment that values innovation and user-centric design principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for game menus, HUDs, and in-game systems.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for new features and improvements.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to gather feedback and inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with game designers and artists to ensure UI/UX elements align with the overall game vision and brand identity.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from stakeholders and user testing results.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Designer , preferably within the games industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional UI/UX design skills for digital products.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, or similar.
• Understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and interaction design.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to present design concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• Flexible working arrangements, supporting a remote-first approach.
• Opportunity to influence the user experience of exciting game titles.
• A creative and supportive work environment in Pretoria .