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Senior UI/UX Designer
3 months ago
Gala
Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.
Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.
Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.
Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.
At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.
And this is just the beginning…
The Role
As we look to the future of all the great things Gala is doing, we are excited to announce we are looking for a skilled Sr. UI/UX designer. In this role you will design and implement interfaces across multiple different parts of the Gala ecosystem, including games, the website and more. This is a unique opportunity to be immersed in a phenomenal team working on the gaming evolution, working on new and exciting things all while working with some of the best and most talented devs in the industry.
You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior game dev experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for innovation, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Lead PM to turn complex sets of requirements into gamer-friendly interfaces
- Demonstrate player empathy and advocate for accessibility for all gamers
- Communicate and build consensus with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
- Deliver high-quality design solutions paired with detailed specifications for implementation
- Partner with UI art, production, and engineering to ensure alignment throughout the process
- Quickly concept and iterate on ideas with excellent communication skills to present them to a team audience
- Actively manage and prioritize work in order to deliver designs in a timely manner
- Willingness to take direction and accept critical review of your work
- Be self-reliant, with the ability to take minimal direction and run with it when necessary
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a UI/UX designer
- Must be fluent in English
- Experience with Sketch, XD, Figma, or similar prototyping tools
- Understanding of user researching elements - user flow/persona/journey/testing
- Excellent attention to detail for both aesthetic and technical quality
- Strong portfolio showcasing prior work experience in Landing Pages and New Products
- Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, fun collaborator
- Excited by problem-solving
- Fearless
Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications
- Passionate and driven to work in an innovative environment
- Gaming or web3 experience
- A design geek at heart - you appreciate and see the design in everything
- Experience designing for a global audience in multiple languages
#LI-onsite
Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- U.S. based Employees receive unlimited PTO
- U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program and much more
NEXT STEPS
If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!
Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
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