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 UI/UX Designer with Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re experienced in designing, executing and implementing game user interface assets and animations. 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 within the greater Vancouver area

Requirements

In this role, you will:

• Drive one or more game titles UX / UI design from feature conception to implementation of UI, and support beyond ship date
• Collaborate with the Game Designers to translate game systems and gameplay user experience goals into intuitive interfaces that support and enhance the game experience. 
• Work closely with the Art Director/Lead to understand and document the artistic style and goals to help define UX guidelines and build beautiful, user-centric experience
• Conceptualize UI/UX designs through wireframes, flow diagrams, interactive mocks, in-game prototyping, pre-visualization clips while ensuring that iterative feedback from stakeholders is incorporated
• Communicate designs and design rationale clearly, to the team and to management or others as needed
• Produce final wireframes and art mock-ups for design specs, including detailed asset requirements and use cases for UI implementation
• Assist artists, game designers, and programmers to fully integrate the aesthetic, mechanical, and technical elements of the product's user interface according to specifications
• Orchestrate feedback loops including team's play testing and player research, and respond to the results to improve on designs
• Observe and interpret results of usability testing and live game metrics, sharing conclusions with the team that help increase accessibility and inform design decision making game-wide
• Maintain UX standards and related documentation to help the company create a consistent, quality experience for its players across mobile platforms and PC

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 3+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in the game industry
• A strong portfolio with at least one shipped mobile and PC game title (**portfolio must submit to be considered**)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and prototyping tools
• Experience with user research, A/B testing, feedback loops and data analysis
• Strong knowledge of game development, game design principles and developing interactive interfaces in game engine
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in user experience, graphic design or related field

Benefits

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• RRSP matching
• Training & Development

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 CAD

Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Smoking Gun
Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote