Senior UX Designer

Firaxis Games seeks a Senior UI/UX Designer to create intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces for complex strategy games.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualization, design, and implementation of user interfaces for video games across multiple platforms.
• Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, animation and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Gather feedback to iterate and improve upon existing designs.
• Work closely with game designers to ensure that UI/UX design aligns with gameplay mechanics and overall player experience goals.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure consistency in visual style and branding throughout the user interface.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the UI/UX design team.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design.
• Advocate for the player by championing usability, accessibility, and player-centric design principles.

Requirements

• 5+ years game development experience focused on UI/UX.
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience using CSS for implementation.
• Experience designing for various platforms including PC, console, and mobile.
• Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout.
• Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements.
• Ability to effectively communicate design ideas through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of game development processes and an understanding of gameplay mechanics.

Key Skills

• Love for complex strategy games, particularly the Civilization franchise.
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Proprietary engines.
• Understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML and JavaScript.
• Experience with Coherent.
• 3D software such as 3D Studio Max or Maya for creation of 3D elements into the UI.