Studio: Karta Studio
Job Opening: UX UI Designer
Location: Remote (United Kingdom)
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Design user interfaces for virtual worlds and environments in metaverse platforms
- Possess a thorough understanding of UX principles and best practices
- Evaluate and refine tutorials and menus, identifying areas for improvement
- Create compelling visual mock-ups to showcase capabilities and proposed solutions to clients
- Actively engage in exploring and understanding other platforms, their design principles, and their user experience patterns
- Create user experiences which are engaging, intuitive and user-friendly
- Collaborate with designers, engineers and product managers to problem solve and bring ideas to life
- Conduct user research and testing to ensure that designs meet the needs of our users
- Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in UI/UX design
- Hands-on approach to product development, actively engaging in user testing and providing insightful feedback from an end-user perspective
Qualifications & Skills:
- A proven track record or portfolio of excellence across metaverse platforms such as Roblox, Zepeto, or Fortnite in GUI design
- A keen interest in the visual expression of brand identities, particularly in the realms of sports, fashion, and music
- In-depth knowledge of UX principles, interface design patterns, merchandising strategies, and in-world interface design for metaverse experiences, particularly those related to progression systems and player behavior
- Proficient in UI/UX design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with 3D modeling and animation software
- Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Possess proficiency in metaverse GUI tools and frameworks, such as Roblox Studio’s built-in GUI editor and/or Roact, to create and implement new GUIs within Roblox experiences
- Demonstrate a keen interest in exploring and contributing to the development of emerging metaverse platforms, such as Zepeto and Fortnite
- Bachelor’s degree in User Experience (UX) Design, Interaction Design, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience designing user interfaces for virtual worlds or augmented reality applications
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
- Experience with prototyping and usability testing tools
- Portfolio of work showcasing your UI/UX design skills
