Senior UI/UX Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior UI/UX Designer (Gamedev): Designing multi-platform UI solutions for unannounced game projects, focusing on usability, accessibility, and reducing cognitive load. Focus on wireframing, prototyping, visual design, and implementing UI in-engine using visual scripting tools within a collaborative, diverse team environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Oxford, UK, with relocation package available. Open to discussing hybrid options based on individual needs.

Company

hirify.global is an independent video game developer and publisher with multiple studios, also involved in film, board games, books, and comics.

What you will do

• Design multi-platform UI solutions for a variety of input devices.
• Collaborate with Design and UI Art to create wireframes, high-fidelity mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Identify and clearly define complex UX problems before moving into solution design.
• Learn to use a visual scripting tool set to implement your solutions.
• Champion usability and accessibility.
• Assist with optimisation and debugging to fix issues raised by testers.

Requirements

• Experience in a similar UI/UX design role.
• Portfolio of interaction design showing awareness of UX methodology, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Portfolio of visual design showing fundamental awareness of hierarchy, typography, and composition.
• Experience championing the player’s perspective, reducing cognitive load and building consistency across a product.
• Desire to learn to implement in engine using a similar visual scripting toolset like Unreal or Unity UMG.
• Must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Culture & Benefits

• 22 days holidays + Christmas closure & Bank holidays (increasing with service at 5 years – one day each year until you reach 31 days).
• Private Medical Insurance, healthcare cash plan, including dental and Vision.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Interest Free, Tax-Free loans.
• EAP a range of Mental Health and Wellbeing Support.