UI/UX Designer
Location
Canada
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$90K - $110K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
UI/UX Designer
Blackbird Interactive
• Collaborate with design, art, engineering, and production to adapt existing UI and UX systems for new platforms while preserving core gameplay workflows and player expectations • Review existing interfaces and identify opportunities to improve navigation, readability, accessibility, and overall user experience • Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interface layouts that support new input methods and platform-specific interaction patterns • Identify UX friction points introduced by platform transitions and develop solutions that improve clarity, usability, and player comfort • Maintain consistency with the established visual style, information hierarchy, and interaction patterns of the original game • Participate in reviews, playtests, and usability evaluations, using player feedback and observations to refine designs • Advocate for usability, accessibility, and player-centered design throughout development
Job Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for games including UI design, UX thinking, user flows, wireframing, and problem-solving skills
- Experience designing interfaces for complex gameplay systems or feature-rich applications
- Strong understanding of information hierarchy, readability, usability, accessibility, and interaction design principles
- Familiarity with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar
- Understanding of controller-first UX patterns, navigation flows, and platform-specific user expectations
- Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and iterate on feedback in a production environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working closely with designers, artists, engineers, and QA
- Ability to clearly communicate design intent through mockups, documentation, presentations, and discussions
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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