Senior UI/UX Designer - Mobile Games

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Amman
Senior level
Gaming • Software
The Role
The Senior UI/UX Designer will lead the design process for mobile games, focusing on creating user-centered designs, wireframes, prototypes, and visual assets. Responsibilities include collaborating with artists and developers, conducting user research, mentoring junior designers, and staying updated with industry trends.
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Description

We are seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer with a passion for mobile gaming to join our creative team. You will play a key role in crafting intuitive, visually stunning, and engaging user experiences for our mobile games portfolio. Collaborating with creative, marketing and game artists, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design process, from conceptualization to implementation, ensuring a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetics.

Responsibilities

  • Design Leadership: Lead the UI/UX design process for our mobile games, driving best practices and innovative approaches to deliver exceptional player experiences.
  • Concept Development: Collaborate with our artists, and developers to understand game mechanics and translate them into user-centric designs.
  • Wireframes & Prototypes: Create wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and mockups to communicate design ideas effectively.
  • Visual Design: Develop high-quality UI assets, including menus, icons, HUD elements, and transitions, ensuring consistency with the game's art direction.
  • User Research: Conduct usability testing, gather player feedback, and analyze user data to identify pain points and areas for improvement.
  • Optimization: Work closely with the development team to optimize designs as much as needed.
  • Collaboration: Serve as a mentor for junior designers, providing guidance and feedback to elevate the overall quality of the design team.
  • Trends & Innovation: Stay updated on the latest trends in mobile gaming, UI/UX design, and technology, integrating fresh ideas into the design process.
Requirements
  • Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design, with at least 3 years focusing on mobile games.
  • Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing innovative and user-friendly UI/UX designs for mobile games.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
  • Game Development Knowledge: Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine and understanding of the mobile game development pipeline.
  • Player-Centric Mindset: Deep understanding of user behavior in mobile games and ability to design for engagement and retention.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and provide creative solutions while balancing user needs and business goals.
  • Agility: Adaptability to a fast-paced, iterative design environment.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience working on casual card mobile games.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and guidelines for mobile interfaces.
  • Understanding of gamification principles and psychological drivers of player engagement.

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
Sketch
Unity
Unreal Engine
The Company
130 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Tamatem is the leading mobile games publisher in the Arabic speaking market. We partner with international studios and developers, to localize and make their games culturally relevant for the Arab gamer.

Our experience in localization, user acquisition, distribution, cross-promotion, monetization, community, support and whales management we can help get your game on the top of charts, increase revenue and ensure its success in the Arabic market. Whether you are looking to publish a newly successful international game or trying to revive an old hit title, Tamatem is your best partner. We focus on publishing MMO-RPG, strategy, builder, mid-core, SLG, puzzle and trivia games.

Tamatem has published over 50 games on both iOS and Android with over 150M downloads. Tamatem is a 500 Startups and Endeavor company with offices in Amman, Jordan.

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