UI/UX Designer (Game Development)

Location: In-office position at the headquarters in Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio producing the next iteration of the TINY METAL franchise and additional projects.

What you will do

• Create player-focused wireframes, mockups, user flows, prototypes, and supporting documentation.
• Design and implement interface elements directly in the game engine.
• Develop style guides and UI specifications to maintain consistency across the application.
• Ensure accessibility and localization readiness in the interface design.
• Communicate interface concepts across design, planning, engineering, art, and QA teams.
• Iterate on designs based on stakeholder and team feedback while advocating for usability and product consistency.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a UI/UX designer in gaming or another interactive design field.
• Strong understanding of UX processes, usability principles, and visual design.
• Experience working closely with artists and cross-functional teams.
• A portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work, ideally for PC or console titles.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or 10 years of games industry experience; this is required for the Japanese visa.
• Interest in working on a Japanese game with leading developers.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience with Figma, Affinity, Adobe products, or similar design tools.
• Basic scripting and motion design knowledge.
• Japanese language skills or willingness to learn Japanese.
• Passion for video games, especially Japanese games.

Culture & Benefits

• Small, close-knit team working with experienced game developers and artists.
• Japanese visa sponsorship is available for foreign applicants.
• National health insurance, pension, unemployment, workers’ compensation, and retirement support in Japan.
• Paid holidays, public holidays, seasonal holidays, and various family and care leave options.
• Twice-yearly bonuses, transportation reimbursement, medical checkups, and other allowances.
• Japanese lessons for non-Japanese employees, plus support for museums, lectures, seminars, and certifications.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or CV, relevant qualifications, referrals, and a portfolio demonstrating UI/UX work.
• Portfolio materials should be submitted through a cloud storage service and must not breach existing NDAs or copyrights.