We're seeking a skilled UI/UX Designer to join the team here at Cloth Cat Games and get involved in our new multi-platform game development projects. The ideal candidate for this role will have worked on commercially released game titles for PC and Console, be comfortable with owning their own project and able to hit the ground running. Work on mobile applications would also be a bonus.
This is a great opportunity to be a part of our busy, close-knit crew working either in-house at our central Cardiff studio, hybrid or remotely!
Responsibilities and duties
* Create compelling player experiences through use of interface design, color theory, visual hierarchy, and illustration
* Design UI and assets that are game ready (layered, format, scale, export spec)
* Create visually balanced, player focused mock-ups that demonstrate a solid understanding of readability, composition and typography
* Create, iterate, and define iconography
* Collaborate with developers to bring projects together
* Work with initiative and to schedule milestones
* Take on design challenges and find creative solutions
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Have worked on commercially released game title(s)
* Experience with Unity game engine and UI implementation
* Illustrated characters, backdrops and props for 2D games and promotion
* Animation with Spine2D tool
* Ability to use a 3D software package like Blender or similar
Requirements
* Experience with designing UI systems for PC, console and mobile platforms.
* Strong familiarity with Figma and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop.
* Keen eye for maintaining visual consistency across multiple digital products.
* Strong portfolio showcasing UX/UI work.
* Flexible ability to match existing styles and assets.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Comfortable working with sketching, low fidelity mockups and co-creation with others.
* Confidence documenting your design process, iterations and decision rationale clearly.
* UK Applicants only.
This is a 6 month PAYE contract with potential for extension.