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Senior UX/UI Designer
London, ON / Full-time / Remote
Apocalypse Studios was founded in 2018 to change the way people experience games. The Studio is led by industry veterans with over 90 years of collective game industry experience and having worked on acclaimed titles such as Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, Warframe, and the Batman: Arkham series games. Our goal is not just to build the next great game but to build the next great studio.
We are looking for a key individual to help spearhead our UX/UI design and art asset creation for our current AAA game, Deadhaus Sonata, a Narrative Driven Action RPG where you play the Undead fighting the living. Deadhaus Sonata development is leading on the PC and will support all major platforms. Work with the team to design and develop UX flows and high-quality user interfaces. If you are passionate about User experience and interface design and work well with others, we want to hear from you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Lead the direction and support of the delivery of UX and UI activities from concept to asset creation and implementation.
- Translate complex design concepts into wireframes and mockups that lead to intuitive user experiences.
- Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, mockups, etc., that are designed and optimized for our target devices and interfaces.
- Provide qualified recommendations that can be tested with respect to FUE (First User Experience), user engagement and game optimization.
- Create user interface mockups and prototypes for evaluation and review.
- Optimize assets for the Unity game engine integration and implementation.
- Create interface transitions, motion, FX, etc., as required to build a compelling user experience that is intuitive and responsive.
- Create Web UI as may be required to support our marketing and product development.
- Maintain all wireframes, flows, documentation, etc., through the product life cycle.
- Champion game design principles from a user-centred perspective, with consideration for the entire development pipeline from wireframes and prototypes to a high-quality final product.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Previous experience and superior UX/UI skills demonstrated in a portfolio.
- Exceptional game design knowledge as relates to user experience.
- Experience integrating user research into design practices.
- Strong sense of UX/UI strategy and principles as relates to games and interactive media.
- Strong 2D and illustration skills.
- Experience with UI interface animations and FX.
- An outstanding communicator, detail-oriented, and efficient problem solver.
- 5 years of game development experience or 2 published games.
- Highly effective time management; ability to prioritize and maintain your work schedule working on tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for games and good knowledge of the games industry.
NICE-TO-HAVE:
- Design experience in web, tablet and mobile environments.
- General skills in 3D (Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, etc.)
- Have a passion, curiosity, and deep knowledge of games and game development.
- Strong desire to learn and work with new technologies and techniques.
Company Benefits:
- Employee benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and health spending plans covering you and your dependents.
- Flexible working hours.
- Remote work opportunities.
HOW WE WORK
Work from anywhere:
We embrace remote work whenever possible. Our team consists of people and external partners from all over the world.
Small but mighty:
We strive not just to work hard but smart. Through constructive communication and collaboration, we push our projects forward as efficiently as possible. We are continually improving our processes, empowering each team member to have a direct and tangible impact on the project through their work and ideas.
Be a Champion:
Every member of the team is valuable. We share ownership of tasks, designs, systems, etc. and everyone is encouraged and fostered to advocate for ideas they believe will create a better experience for our players.
OUR VALUES
Innovation:
Every member of our team has a deep passion for games. We try not just to do what is ordinary but rather strive to find those extraordinary ideas. We continually evolve our techniques and strategies to form best practices that will level up our development and gameplay experiences.
Collaboration:
Our teamwork is who we are and how we grow. We’re always working together through direct collaboration, offering help to other team members, or trying out new ideas. Team members are focused on problem-solving and finding solutions while remaining respectful of others and the goals of the project and team.
- Working with a tight-knit team, being reactive to the needs of others while managing one’s priorities.
- Capable of accepting and providing constructive feedback.
- Many assets and features are multi-disciplinary and require collaboration from multiple authors.
Communication:
We aim to have as few barriers as possible between you and an answer or a discussion on something you think we should try. The same can be said for your work – we strive to ensure everyone knows what they need to work on and how your work fits in with the greater team and project.
- Collaboration is supported by good communication!
- Should be able to explain own work to others
- Make your own needs known
- Provide a masterful perspective to team members of other disciplines, sharing best practices and tips while being receptive to new workflows, tools, etc.
Join Our Team:
We’re looking for passionate, thoughtful, and creative folks to help us innovate and create great experiences. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience using the Unity game engine?
Experience:
- UX/UI Designer: 5 years (preferred)
- Game Development: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
