Senior UI/UX Designer

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The PlayStation Studios: Creative team is an award winning, global internal creative agency within PlayStation Studios. We endeavour to build a working environment where we can flourish and create industry leading work. Structured around 2 teams; Brand & Strategy and the Creative Studio, comprising of four core disciplines; Design & illustration, UI/UX, Motion & 3D, Film and Video. We deliver projects in collaboration with our game development and marketing/PR teams. 

Role Overview: 

The Senior UI/UX Designer in PlayStation Studios: Creative is responsible for creating and maintaining a cohesive and efficient digital design system for promotional campaigns and assets for multiple customer touchpoints. This role requires a strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles, visual design, and proficiency in design tools. 

You'll play a key role in bringing world-class content to players globally. We're looking for someone with a love for the brand, the ability to collaborate with other teams in the business, and a keen eye for detail. There will be potential to creatively grow within this role. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and evolve UIUX for games/digital products that encompasses variants, components, UX flows and guidelines to maintain consistency across all digital touch points.  

• Advocate for the Design System and Design Thinking across the organization, taking ownership and emphasizing its value in improving efficiency, maintaining consistency of components, and enhancing the overall user experience. 

• Production and management of multiple feature workflows, providing different options and selecting the best outcome. 

• Adapt and explore existing UIUX work from studio partners and expand on their vision, based on existing guidelines. 

• UI implementation skills on either Unreal or Unity. 

• Ensure that creative output adheres to PlayStation brand and design principles. 

• Strategise with the Creative Director and Production Manager to help meet business objectives. 

Requirements: 

• Must have at least 5 years as a UIUX Game Designer in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful work on other game projects. 

• Skilled with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator. 

• High proficiency in Figma  

• Experienced with user testing and design thinking principles. 

• Well organised with a strong eye for detail. 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. 

• Willing to mentor designers to meet high-quality work and project standards. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

• Problem solving - lateral thinking with logical reasoning. 

• Creativity - not only for visual creative communication but for production, processes and efficiency. 

• Work ethic - always be professional and show initiative and integrity. 

• Interpersonal skills - Tolerance, patience and diplomacy. 

• Excellent Time management. 

• File management with high levels of quality and accuracy. 

• Passionate about Games and how they are communicated to the public. 

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