Studio: Studio Ellipsis
Job Opening: Gameplay UI Designer
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- UI Design: Create wireframes, prototypes, and final UI assets that align with the game’s visual style and improve user experience.
- Collaboration: Work closely with UX designers, game designers, and developers to ensure the UI complements gameplay and meets functional requirements.
- Iconography and HUD Elements: Design and implement in-game menus, HUDs, icons, and other UI components, ensuring they are clear, consistent, and visually appealing.
- Style Integration: Ensure that the UI design integrates seamlessly with the game’s overall art direction, contributing to a cohesive visual experience.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize UI assets to ensure smooth performance across various platforms without compromising visual quality.
- Iteration and Feedback: Gather and incorporate feedback from playtesting and team reviews to refine UI designs and improve usability.
- Documentation: Maintain documentation for UI design processes, including style guides, asset libraries, and interaction patterns.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in UI/UX Design, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a UI Designer in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing user-friendly and visually compelling interfaces.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in UI design tools such as Adobe XD, Figma, or Sketch, and experience with industry-standard software like Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Artistic Sensibility: Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy, with the ability to create interfaces that are both functional and aesthetically aligned with the game’s art direction.
- Cross-Platform Expertise: Experience designing UI for cross-platform games, understanding the challenges and opportunities in creating seamless experiences across devices.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Creative problem-solving abilities with a focus on enhancing user experience.
- Passion for Gaming: A deep passion for gaming, especially in PvEvP and cross-platform genres, with a keen understanding of current UI trends and best practices.
