UI/UX Designer

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).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the World Ergonomy Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for studying/produce UX and UI for our games on smartphone/ tablet.

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).

Daily missions include:

• 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 World Ergonomy 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 to share with the Head Quarter
• Collaborate and participate with artists locally to create high-fidelity mockups to solidify design direction and planning regarding the World Ergonomic Director expectations

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in web/multimedia/video games design
  
• Knowledge of various web and smartphone application types
• Able to produce material in line with current trends
• Comfortable taking initiative in terms of graphics, brainstorming, research, and suggesting graphical and ergonomic trends
• Expert knowledge in Illustrator and photoshop
• Expert in after effect/flash for motion effect, transition menus
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Able to work in a team
• Very good general knowledge of graphical trends and flows, particularly in smartphones application (TV, web, video games, professional applications, etc.).

Skills and Profile

• You must have a passion for AAA games and websites with added graphical value and you must visit forums dedicated to web/app interface design/ video games, icon design and multimedia page layout on a daily basis.
  
• Your graphical/ergonomic standards allow you to create graphical combinations that are contemporary and trendy.
• You are able to create pictograms, icons, buttons and their effects, and you have skills in multimedia page layout and associated typesetting choices.

Additional Information

• Motivating salary and a merit based pay system
• Lunch tickets
• Medical insurance package, in partnership with Regina Maria Clinic
• Supportive working climate, a team with a free communication style and the chance to be rewarded for outstanding performances
• A chance to work in a real multinational team
• A modern office complex including:
• Cafeteria with hot food open during working hours
• Dedicated gym with personal trainers and various facilities
• 3 massage rooms inside the building
• Relaxation area with pool tables, ping pong tables, darts, Foosball
• A dedicated kickboxing gym with free trainers and classes
• Free aerobic, zumba, Pilates, healthy back, TRX classes inside the gym
• Free access to football and basketball courts
• Free psychological counseling
• Kindergarden inside our courtyard

Additional Information

• Portfolio showing your sense of artistry and polished execution
  
• Experience in a video-game/web/multimedia agency is a must
• Very good English skills
• Finesse and very good quality of work are essential

*Important*

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.

Please send your CV, cover letter and portfolio to ancaemilia.mihaila[at]gameloft.com.

Please indicate in the subject the name of the position you're applying for.

Company Description

Gameloft®, leading global publisher of digital and social games, has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat or Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal®, Illumination Entertainment®, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, FOX®, Mattel® and Ferrari®.

With offices in over 30 countries, Gameloft is now ramping up its mobile advertising division, taking advantage of its large audience to offer marketers and brands innovative ways to reach their customers.