UI Designer (Contract)

San Diego Studio is looking for a highly skilled user interface designer to assist with the creation and support of our front-end user interfaces. The ideal candidate would possess a deep understanding of both visual communication and information hierarchy to provide the best product to our customers. This candidate should have experience working with design systems and iterative prototyping.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain the design system
• Create and define of the visual “rules” of the interface
• Own the creation and execution of the visual mock-ups of new features
• Partner with designers, programmers, and the interface team to ensure projects are completed on time and meet the expectations of the design intent.
• Find creative ways to solve problems within existing technical limitations
• Work closely with Scrum Master to define the production plan for the UI art
• Ensure visual consistency throughout the experience
• Work with UI Artists to breathe life and motion into specific zones
• Partner with User Research to gain a better understanding of how artistic concepts are received by the end user
• Understand existing technical limitations to define requirements for future capabilities

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing user interfaces for video games.
• Advanced knowledge of XD, Figma, or similar software.
• Understanding of fundamental layout principles, usability, and interface design best practices.
• Ability to produce high quality work quickly within strict deadlines and time constraints.
• Agility to work with frequent design changes and iterations.
• Excellent team player with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• General understanding of programming principles is a plus.
• A passion for video games is a plus.
• Experience working on Mobile apps/ Mobile games is a plus

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Portfolio

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