UX Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

UX Designer (GameDev): Bridging game design, UI, sound, and VFX to create a seamless and engaging player experience with an accent on clear content communication and intuitive navigation flows. Focus on developing the overall core gameplay experience, designing onboarding, and adapting designs based on playtest results.

Location: Hybrid in Québec City, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable gaming experiences from titles like Assassin’s Creed and Rainbow Six.

What you will do

• Partner with ergonomists and user research team to understand player behaviors, goals, and needs.
• Develop the overall core gameplay experience, including flow, layout, logic, navigation, controls, and feedback.
• Design the onboarding experience to ensure a smooth learning process for players.
• Build prototypes and wireframes to test concepts, explore opportunities, and identify pain points.
• Collaborate with interdependent teams (audio, art, animation, narrative, game design, level design) to support game features.
• Work closely with UI artists and game designers to balance usability and functionality with visual appeal.

Requirements

• College diploma in Game Design, Computation Arts, or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in UX, game design, level design, or related fields.
• Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and prototyping tools (e.g., Axure RP).
• Understanding of interface & interaction design, information & product architecture, and research techniques.
• A highly collaborative, creative, empathetic, and innovative spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model to stay connected with the team and maintain work-life balance.
• Opportunity to create original and memorable gaming experiences.
• Diverse perspectives are valued for both players and teams.
• Focus on innovation and pushing entertainment boundaries.