Sr/Lead UXUI Designer

6 Months ago • 7 Years + • UI/UX Design

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Job Description

Sr/Lead UXUI Designer for mobile and multiplatform games. 7+ years experience, game industry experience, User-centered thinking, Unity.
Must have:
  • 7+ years
  • game industry
  • User-centered thinking
  • Unity knowledge
Good to have:
  • F2P games
  • business models
  • UI Design
  • User research
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Extended health

Please note we will be hiring for this role in the near future. This posting is an expression of interest


As one of Canada's Top Technology Workplaces, Certified Great Place to Work, and one of Canada's Best Workplaces for Inclusion, Hothead is seeking a Sr or Lead UI/UX Designer to help create amazing mobile and multiplatform games.


You are a curious thinker, who is keen to create and polish world class Game Experiences for F2P Mobile Games and for other platforms and show others how to create the experiences. Hothead is looking for a Sr or Lead UI/UX Designer with a passion for applying ‘player-centered’ thinking methods into the game development process with your peers.


At Hothead Games, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play mobile gaming. You will join one of our mobile game team or Work for Hire team and create a new chapter for Hothead by working closely with all members from your game team and your UX peers


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Owning the full game user experience end-to-end (onboarding, game flow, controls, menus layout and navigation).
  • Delivering UI/UX designs through design documents, presentations, flow charts, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Working closely with the Product Owner, the Team and other cross-functional Teams (Marketers, User Researchers and Data Analysts) to deliver a unique and strong user experience.
  • Improving your designs overtime, based on AB tests and play tests results as well as feedback from your team mates.
  • Performing UI/UX Design tasks considering Target Audience, Game Development Constraints, Business Goals and KPIs.
  • Working in Unity to polish the user interfaces and overall the player experience.


Requirements:

  • 7+ years experience in a similar role with at least 3 years in the game industry.
  • Have completed one cycle of development (up to the delivery of the game).
  • Understanding the principal knowledge of target players or user needs, motivations, behaviors, and constraints.
  • Understanding of mobile games development constraints.
  • Believing in and comprehending ‘User-Centered’ thinking methods.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • The passion for continuous learning and improvement.
  • The ability to solve complex problems in resourceful and effective ways.
  • Self-starter and excellent prioritizing skills.
  • Please submit a portfolio and previous samples of work with your resume.


Bonus Points:

  • Depth knowledge of UNITY is a big plus!
  • Understanding of F2P mobile games business models & important business metrics
  • Unity knowledge and/or experience
  • UI Design experience
  • Experience with user research

This is a full-time remote (anywhere in Canada) permanent position. At Hothead Games, we strive to maintain a healthy workplace, and during the Covid-19 pandemic, the successful candidate will be expected to work from home and in the office. Our Compensation includes a competitive salary, vacation time, and extended health coverage. Cool perks include snacks and beverages, RRSP matching, weekly lunch & learns, beer Fridays, a dedicated charity and social committee, and most of all—amazing people to work with!

WHY BEING INCLUSIVE IS IMPORTANT TO US?

At Hothead Games, we are an Equal Opportunity employer and we value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. We strive to build and grow our team that fosters variety in backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We embrace inclusiveness in our workplace, so we can utilize each person’s talents and strengths to make great games.
If you're seeking an awesome new challenge in a fun and engaging studio, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of beginning a rewarding new chapter of your career.

A Note of Caution: Hothead Games does not use Gmail or any other free email service. Hothead Games does not use Telegram or any other instant messaging service to recruit.

Be safe: If you are unsure that a recruiter is authentic, please contact hr@hotheadgames.com.

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