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Lead UI/UX Designer

Vela Games is Looking for a Talented Lead UI/UX Designer to help build our New Multiplayer Game.

At Vela we love games of every type, but we know that multiplayer, when done well, has a special ability to bring people together. Unforgettable moments are created through the power of playing together. It allows players to keep in touch with old friends regardless of distance, and to forge new friendships that will last lifetimes. Vela was created with these moments in mind, and our focus every day is thinking about how we can create impactful gaming experiences that inspire gamers around the world to play and win collectively.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of the core foundation of Vela Games; someone who is passionate about being part of an early tight-knit team laser-focused on creating a game from the ground up.

As Lead UX/UI Designer you’ll participate in shaping the overall look and feel of our products, translate complex game systems into rewarding, player-friendly experiences, and ensure our presentation is at the highest industry standards.

If you’re a design expert who loves playing games, and if you love and understand the nuances of building games from a player perspective, we would love to speak with you!

What You Will Do:

• Create state of the art visual design and UI art
• Create high-fidelity mockups and previs
• Design, create and direct functional animation for user interactions
• Help guide the overall look, feel and flow of features
• Analyse & process user research data into actionable improvements
• Create user flows, interface wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation
• Set examples, guides, and methodologies in UI/UX for the wider team
• Mentor and level up UX/UI designers
• Participate in planning sessions, user research debriefs, product reviews, and retrospectives

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in UX/UI design
• Strong foundation in classic graphic design principles
• Expert in colour theory, layout and typography
• Proven ability to adapt and adhere to an established visual style and building upon it
• An accomplished expert with UI layout & design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Sketch, or similar tools)
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement, prioritise tasks, handle time effectively, and complete your work with minimal oversight
• Proactive self-development and interest in levelling up self, the department, and the wider team
• Spot opportunities to mentor, share your knowledge, insight, and experiences with others
• Able to present complex ideas to diverse audiences and stakeholders in convincing ways
• Able to collaborate and a willingness to build consensus with potentially opposing perspectives
• Experienced with prototyping design software (Figma, Sketch, MarvelApp or similar tools) and the prototype development process

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine
• Experience in the videogame industry

At Vela Games we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected & valued. We continue to create a culture where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive in a fully inclusive environment. Diversity & Inclusion is embedded in everything we do and we are dedicated to creating a unique and welcoming environment to all who apply and ultimately join our team!