Lead UI Artist
Gamedev | Playrix
At Playrix, we’re working on a new ambitious project set to be the next blockbuster in the match-3 genre. Our team, led by the creators of Homescapes, includes only top-tier professionals, with no middle-level specialists, and we aim to evolve into a dynamic R&D hub within the company.
For us, a Lead UI Artist is someone with a strong creative background who can create any UI/UX design on a turnkey basis, manage viewer attention, and motivate players to stay in the game. Together with the art director and producer, you'll oversee the birth of our new game and form the visual style of its interface.
This role requires relocation from Russia and Belarus to one of our offices or remote work from other countries (except Russia and Belarus). Find out more here.
Tasks:
- Creating complex interface windows and other UI elements
- Developing UI/UX prototypes
- Leading and mentoring other team members
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience creating interfaces for mobile games (preferably in a casual style)
- Strong portfolio in UI/UX
- Thorough understanding of usability principles
- Experience making interface concepts in a given style
- Ability to give competent feedback on UX/UI
- Fluency in Russian and proficiency in written English
Preferred:
- Experience creating a visual style and developing graphics for a new product
- Experience creating 2D graphics (illustrations, characters) for interfaces in the gaming industry
- Experience managing, evaluating, and developing a team
- Understanding the requirements and trends of the casual mobile games market
Our Perks:
- Flexibility. Work from wherever you like (your home, one of our many offices, or a hybrid combination) and whenever you like thanks to our flexible work schedule.
- Healthcare. We reimburse online sessions with a psychologist and offer you and your children healthcare, including dental insurance and treatment for COVID-19.
- Work-life balance. We offer a generous amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. In special circumstances, additional days off can be requested.
- Professional development and education. We reimburse participation in relevant conferences and courses, and regularly conduct internal bootcamps. We also provide access to discounted English language courses.
- Entertainment and merch. Every year we hold hundreds of events around the world, including contests, sports challenges, parties, hackathons, and offline events for individual teams.
- Fitness. We support leading a healthy lifestyle and offer reimbursement for gym memberships, or fitness app subscriptions.
- Community involvement. We launch charity projects and support the initiatives of employees through our grant competition.
Work Format:
Remote or from one of the company's offices.
Please be aware that all correspondence with representatives of our company is conducted via “playrix.com” exclusively and no other entities.
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