Arkadianship Intern UX/UI Design (Gaming)

TL;DR

Arkadianship Intern UX/UI Design (Gaming): Contributing to real, impactful features including UX research, UI design, and animation for browser-native games with an accent on end-to-end design processes from discovery through developer handoff. Focus on supporting user research, creating animated prototypes, and maintaining design files and systems within a collaborative gaming environment.

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Company

hirify.global is a passionate team of game lovers dedicated to developing engaging, browser-native games enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

What you will do

• Support UX research activities including benchmarking, competitive analysis, user flow mapping, usability testing, and player behavior insights.
• Assist with UI design tasks.
• Create animated prototypes and micro-interactions.
• Explore and test AI tools applicable to UI, UX, or motion workflows.
• Organize and maintain design files in Figma and documentation in Confluence.
• Contribute to design system updates and component library expansion.

Requirements

• Figma: Basic to intermediate UI design, components, auto-layout, and prototyping.
• Visual design: Typography, color, hierarchy, spacing, and accessibility fundamentals.
• Research mindset: Curiosity about user behavior and the ability to synthesize findings.
• Communication: Clear documentation and the ability to articulate design rationale.

Nice to have

• Experience with animation tools such as After Effects, Rive, or Lottie.
• Basic experience in UX research.
• Responsive web design knowledge.
• Familiarity with design systems or component-based UI.
• Interest in casual gaming.

Culture & Benefits

• 6-month immersive internship program starting in May 2026.
• Opportunity to gain real-world experience and contribute to live projects.
• Mentorship, feedback, and development sessions.
• Opportunity to build professional network and explore career pathways.
• Meal allowance through Coverflex.
• Coverage by work accident insurance.
• Transportation expenses, namely the cost of the monthly Navegante pass.
• Summer Fridays: day off last Friday of June, July, and August.
• Partial Internship subsidy.