UI/UX Designer

About the Role

A partner company based in Germany is seeking a UI/UX Designer to craft compelling and user-friendly interfaces for mobile games played by millions globally. This remote contract role blends creativity and user-centric design to elevate gameplay experiences while working closely with interdisciplinary teams across the design lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design engaging game user interfaces, user experience flows, and interactive components from initial idea through to final execution.
• Produce wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that transform gameplay concepts into seamless player interactions.
• Create in-game UI elements such as menus, HUDs, pop-ups, icons, and other interface assets that enhance usability and visual appeal.
• Partner with Art Directors, Game Designers, and Producers to ensure UI/UX designs support gameplay goals and maintain aesthetic consistency.
• Apply strong principles of composition, typography, color theory, and hierarchy to maintain uniform visual identity across multiple game interfaces.
• Optimize designs for mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and adaptability to diverse screen sizes and orientations.
• Iterate user interfaces based on feedback, usability testing, player data, and game performance metrics.
• Contribute innovative ideas to evolve the overall visual style and user experience of gaming projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three years’ professional UI/UX design experience in gaming, preferably at mid to senior levels.
• A strong portfolio showcasing released commercial game titles and design contributions.
• Proficiency in mobile UI/UX design principles, interaction design, responsive layouts, and usability best practices.
• Excellent visual design skills including mastery of composition, typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience developing complete design assets from wireframes to fully polished interfaces.
• Hands-on familiarity with design applications such as Photoshop, Figma, Illustrator, or equivalents.
• Specialized experience creating game UI components like HUDs, in-game menus, icons, and interactive elements.
• Attention to detail with a balanced approach to creativity and functionality.
• Upper-intermediate or higher English language proficiency.
• A passion for the gaming industry and understanding of player-centric design.
• Bonus: Experience in analyzing gameplay metrics, usability tests, free-to-play mechanics, or player engagement behaviors.

Advantages and Work Environment

• This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility to work from any location worldwide.
• Flexible scheduling designed to promote work-life balance and autonomy.
• Chance to impact games enjoyed by millions of users internationally.
• A collaborative culture founded on trust, respect, and constant development.
• Opportunity for professional growth within an experienced creative team.
• Initial contract duration is three months, with potential for extension based on performance.
• A supportive team atmosphere emphasizing mutual respect and collaboration.

Additional Information

The hiring process is managed by the partner company responsible for candidate selection, interviews, and subsequent steps. Applications are evaluated via an AI-driven system that objectively matches candidate qualifications with the job requirements before being shared with the partner. Final decisions are made by humans.

Applicants should be aware that their data will be processed in compliance with applicable privacy laws (including GDPR) and that AI tools may assist in reviewing applications but do not replace human judgment.