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Senior UI/UX Designer
1 year ago
Job Description
As expert in ergonomics and graphic design, you will contribute to conceptualize and produce appealing interfaces which follow / enhance the art-direction of the in-game content. Your inputs will offer solutions that are intuitive (ergonomics), functional (architecture) and aesthetically pleasing (design).
What will you do here?
- Collaborate with team to translate game systems and gameplay user experience goals into intuitive interfaces that support and enhance the game look and experience.
- Observe and interpret results of usability testing and live game metrics, sharing conclusions with the Lead UI/UX designer and the Art Director, and imagine solutions that help to increase accessibility and inform design decision making game-wide.
- Produce Schemes of global flows with detailed requirements in collaboration with the local Game designer and Leads.
- Designing and implementing menu and user-interface/HUD systems that are visually attractive, intuitive, efficient, and that meet design needs and are aligned with the established visual identity.
- Collaborate and participate with artists locally to create high-fidelity mockups to solidify design direction and planning regarding ergonomic and aesthetical expectations
Qualifications
What are the qualifications you need for this position?
- 2-3 years of experience in UI/UX design for video games or web/multimedia.
- You must have a passion for AAA games and other interfaces with added graphical value, up to date with dedicated web/app interface design/ video games, icon design and multimedia page layout on a daily basis.
- Strong understanding and passion for the importance of design thinking & interest in emotional design.
- Clear and strong understanding of the importance of user-centered design.
- Knowledge of graphical trends and flows, particularly in smartphone applications including games and other professional applications.
- Knowledge of the visual designs and interest in recent innovation within the field, such as games on various platforms and of all genres, graphic animations, etc., and able to produce material in line with the current trends.
- Great attention to detail, and good understanding of ergonomic constraints.
- Comfortable taking initiative in terms of graphics, brainstorming, research, and suggesting new and innovative ideas.
- Able to create pictograms, icons, buttons and their effects, and have skills in multimedia page layout and associated typesetting choices.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Illustrator.
- Proficient in design and prototyping tools such as XD, Invision, Figma is a big plus.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Able to work in a team environment.
- Good English communication skills - written and verbal
Additional Information
Why join Gameloft?
- You want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing.
- You want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers.
- You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
- Or, you are just looking for a fun place to work!
What can you expect from us?
- We are a 430 person game development studio in the greenest part of Bucharest;
- We have diverse backgrounds and we all love to work on our own games and ideas;
- You would work in a small agile team and professional programmers where everybody’s inputs are valued;
- The team is international, and we have several foreign colleagues;
- You will be using robust systems that serve millions of players;
- Exercising your creativity when solving tasks is much appreciated;
- You may be working on games using famous brands such as Marvel or Disney;
- We don't have many meetings :)
What Gameloft Bucharest can offer you?
- Work from Home program available.
- Day off for your birthday and company’s anniversary;
- Free psychological counseling.
- Short Friday
- Medical insurance package, in partnership with Regina Maria Clinic.
- Lunch tickets.
- Supportive working climate, a team with a free communication style.
- A chance to work in a real multicultural environment.
- All the usual perks: cafeteria, free coffee, free fruits, gaming room, relaxation area, free gym. (We will enjoy these again after things will get better.
What will happen when you apply?
You can apply with your English or Romanian CV. In order for us to consider your application, please send your portfolio or samples of your work (demos, animations, images, websites, etc.), indicating the address of your website and portfolio if you have one. For this role, y our portfolio must convey technical mastery and a natural eye for ergonomics, functionality and design.
At Gameloft, we believe in diversity, so no applicant will be discriminated against based on criteria such as gender, age, gender identity, religion, nationality, etc ...
Your CV and portfolio will be reviewed by our Studio Art Director, and if they find it relevant, one of our colleagues from HR will contact you.
Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
If the test fails, we will notify you within 1-2 days. You will certainly receive feedback from us about the process, but you can also track the status of your application through our application system.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Gameloft Romania
Company Description
Are You Looking For a Fun Place to Work? Join The Game!
Why? Because joining our game means being part of a top innovator in the gaming field. Gameloft® is a leader in the development and publishing of games, creating them for all digital platforms with an astonishing audienceof 80 million monthly users. Our catalog includes every genre and our games are as varied as we are. We operate our own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partnerwith major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®.
We distribute our games in over 100 countries and employ 4,300 people worldwide. We embrace challenges and are always ready for the next big thing. Not convinced yet?
We have partnerships with high schools and universities all over the world and we support their activity by sharing knowledge and mentoring future professionals. We know the importance of knowledge sharing in order to build healthy and smart future generations. We grow talent and we push to be an example for youngsters by regularly hosting seminars for students, workshops for highschoolers and teachers. So, what do you say? Are you ready to be not just another face behind a computer screen, but a Gamelofter working in a supportive environment, who gets involved and gives back to the community?
About Gameloft Bucharest
Gameloft Bucharest was created in 2000 with a passion for games that spawned 42 titles for all platforms, from Java to consoles.
Our games are recognized and praised by our players and by the industry. We take pride in our titles, from N.O.V.A, introduced on stage during the 2010 Apple Keynote as the first iPad game ever, to FPS benchmarks such as Modern Combat, with over 175 million downloads & Sniper Fury, with over 109 million downloads.
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