UI Designer - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Build A Rocket Boy

Build A Rocket Boy

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The art team at Build A Rocket Boy is expanding We're looking for a passionate and exceptional UI Designer to come join us.

The UI Designer will translate high level design requirements into engaging experiences across the projects menu and HUD systems.

As a member of the Art team you'll work closely with the game director, core design group and UI artists, to create and maintain the vision across the Everywhere project.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills alongside an incredible worldwide team.

Responsibilities:

Takes ownership in the design of screen layouts and interface elements
Translate concepts into user flows, wireframes and mockups, that leads to an intuitive user experience
Ensure that signs and feedback clearly communicate the game information and that there is consistency across the board
Work closely with game designers and UI artists to balance usability and functionality with visual appeal
Work with the UI artists to create UI patterns and style guides.
Communicate the UI designs with different departments (audio, animation, effects, narrative, script, etc.)
Iterate on designs, based on team feedback, director feedback and playtest results
Consider how the menus and HUD will work for different input methods (PC/Consoles)
Ensure that menus and HUD account for localization
Support/lead accessibility across the scope of the game
Stay up to date on best practices and market trends

Requirements:

3+ years experience or 2 shipped projects as a UX/UI designer, with AAA title experience and an able to show/discuss your work
A strong UX/UI sense and comfortable with the concepts of flow, layouts, and wireframes
Excellent problemsolving, organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
Confident in communicating ideas to directors, artists and scripters, and adapt the designs where necessary
Good knowledge of usability testing methods and processes
Experience with the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or XD) is a plus
Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
Knowledge about Accessibility guidelines

Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.

We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time.

We're a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.