Senior UI/UX Designer
San Francisco, CA

Job Description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More

Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens

Onsite Gym & Wellness Activities (Yoga & Zumba)

Happy Hours

Company Events

Dog Friendly

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are searching for a talented Senior UI/UX Designer who will help contribute to the success of one of our top puzzle games! You will work with some of our industry's top talent, creating an amazing user experience for our players!

In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website or a pdf showcasing recent artwork upon application.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, UI/UX department, game design and engineering to define, design and implement fun and innovative solutions.
* Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
* Present designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and stakeholders while clearly communicating design rationale.
* Work with Lead UX/UI Designers, Game Designers, and Product Managers to help create, rapidly iterate on, and achieve the vision for UX and UI in a given feature or game.
* Visually and verbally articulate design decisions to teammates both within and outside of the UI/UX department.
* Conceptualize and articulate ideas designed to solve complex design problems, minimize player pain points, and elevate UX/UI in our products beyond industry standards.
* Establish and promote best practices, and educate others by presenting original concepts in departmental knowledge sharing meetings.
* Work within an established style while striving to raise the quality bar within the set style.
* Scope work, set project deadlines and deliver on time.

QUALIFICATIONS

* 4 yrs of experience as a UI/UX Designer with at least 2 yrs within the video games industry.
* Experience working with Unity.
* Experience creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, visual designs, and mobile prototypes as well as clear documentation.
* Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD or other prototyping tools.
* Ability to give and receive feedback gracefully.
* Must demonstrate UI / UX design skills with a strong portfolio.
* Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technology.

NICE TO HAVE

* Experience creating animated mockups of UI flows and transition-prototypes.
* Motion Graphics and/or After Effects knowledge.
* Worked on mobile games.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is a leader in mobile entertainment, providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to broad global audiences.

Jam City was founded in 2009 by MySpace co-founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado.

Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest grossing and most enduring social gaming franchises for mobile, including Cookie Jam (Facebook "Game of the Year" winner) and Panda Pop.

Jam City is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands including Harry Potter, Family Guy, and Marvel Avengers. Jam City has eight studios around the globe including Los Angeles (HQ), Burbank, San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto, Bogotá, Berlin, and Buenos Aires.

The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science, and audience insights.