UX Designer

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Overview:

As a UX Designer at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you will focus on creating intuitive, engaging, and seamless experiences for players.

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area

Company DescriptionSmoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide ...

In this role, you will:

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that communicate the user experience and functionality of our games
• Design and iterate on game mechanics, player flows, and user interfaces
• Conduct user research to understand player’s needs and preferences
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and data-driven insights
• Work closely with game developers to ensure the user experience is implemented to a high standard
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business goals and player feedback
• Help establish and maintain design standards for the studio
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging design patterns

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in user experience, graphic design, design, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in UX design for mobile or web applications
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX design skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of game development and game design principles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

It would also be great if you had experience with:

• User research, usability testing, and data analysis but must also be effective when these materials are not available
• A generalist game design background
• Working on casual games

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Overview:

As a UX Designer at Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you will focus on creating intuitive, engaging, and seamless experiences for players.

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area

Company DescriptionSmoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide ...

In this role, you will:

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs that communicate the user experience and functionality of our games
• Design and iterate on game mechanics, player flows, and user interfaces
• Conduct user research to understand player’s needs and preferences
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback and data-driven insights
• Work closely with game developers to ensure the user experience is implemented to a high standard
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business goals and player feedback
• Help establish and maintain design standards for the studio
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and emerging design patterns

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree in user experience, graphic design, design, or related field
• At least 2 years of experience in UX design for mobile or web applications
• Strong portfolio showcasing UX design skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of game development and game design principles
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

It would also be great if you had experience with:

• User research, usability testing, and data analysis but must also be effective when these materials are not available
• A generalist game design background
• Working on casual games