Creative Assembly is looking for a skilled UI/UX designer to join our UI team working on the Total War franchise at our headquarters in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to work on our next tentpole feature.
As a UI/UX Designer you will work closely with game designers to iteratively create UI for new features and implement those features with the help of the development team. You will be responsible for creating accessible and intuitive experiences according to the best industry standards, while also pushing the boundaries of UI in games.
The role is hybrid with an expectation of 3 days per week (Tuesday-Thursday) in our Horsham studio.
What you’ll be doing
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
* Interact and collaborate with team members from different departments (design, art, programming) to provide UI solutions and build features from scratch – from initial research to interactive prototypes and in-game implementation to high-fidelity mockups
* Use data from user tests, surveys and quantitative data gathering to iterate and improve your designs
* Create high-quality assets that respect the visual style guide
* Design layouts that respect the overall design system and established UX patterns
* Provide and maintain technical documentation of the features you work on
* Work with outsource partners as required
What we are looking for
Essential
* Strong UI/UX design skills including – wireframing, interaction design, prototyping, informational hierarchy
* Visual design skills including – composition, typography, iconography, layout, colour theory
* A good working knowledge of industry standard tools such as: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects
* Technical knowledge and a desire to learn in-house implementation tools
* Attention to detail and a passion for making quality products
* A problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership & responsibility
* Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively
* Solid understanding of UX methodologies and how they apply to game design
* A strong team player with the ability to both provide and accept constructive advice/feedback from colleagues
* Ability to create as well as adapt to and follow a variety of artistic styles
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Desirable
* Interested in why things work, not just what and how
* Experience with game production pipelines and tools / 1 shipped title
* Experience in motion design
* Wide understanding of the full range of games in the strategy genre
* Deep understanding of Total War games
* Understanding of user research methods
Benefits
* Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISA)
* Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
* Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
* Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
* Additional benefits ranging from free games and work parties to discount on technology
* Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Our studio sites have disabled access.
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