UX/UI Designer

Company Description

THE WORLD OF UBISOFT

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown. 

Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile brings together dedicated and experienced professionals that are focused on crafting high-quality F2P games for mobile. We strongly believe in the core values at the centre of our Ubilife, which encourage us to take ownership of our work, continually striving for excellence while promoting the sharing of knowledge across individuals and teams, without losing our sense of enjoyment and fun, while taking care for one another. We strive for a safe and respectful workplace for all team members and we’re transparent about the measures we are taking to do so. For this reason, Ubisoft’s Code of Conduct has been released publicly on our corporate website for all current and future team members. 

Do you want to join us in the world of mobile gaming? If so, read on!

Job Description

Ubisoft Barcelona Mobile is currently seeking a UI/UX Designer to help our team on their next adventure. The UI/UX Designer will take part in the production of the games by creating new flows and interfaces and elements for the success of the game working closely with other designers, artists and programmers.

Your daily adventure:

• Collaborate with other UX/UI designers, artists, game designers and engineering to propose and implement UI solutions for the functionality, visuals, signs, feedback and UX to ensure product consistency, for a seamless top-notch experience.
• Conceptualize original ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex design roadblocks.
• Define and create the entire visual identity of our game’s UI from the ground up. 
• Create wireframes, user flows, logic, layout, UI elements, iconography, process flows, etc. to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas supporting gameplay features and accessibility principles.
• Align to design guidelines, create conventional user behavior, onboarding solutions, etc. from competitors and references for new game concepts and mechanics.
• Assure that game information is well conveyed through the various user interfaces.
• Follow-up on final implementation of all features to ensure proper execution
• Make sure the experience is excellent across all platforms
• Communicate designs in a technical manner for programming implementation.
• Provide artwork to support team-wide project communication and vision.
• Account for user feedback and the efficient use of user research services to optimize the game experience.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant UX experience in mobile gaming industry / designing for mobile platforms.
• Ability to use a business and user-centric approach to design.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and design exceptional user experiences.
• Graphic design skills: sketching, wire framing and storyboarding abilities on paper and screen.
• Good technical skills in 2D software. Sketch, Axure, Figma, Adobe XD.
• An understanding of the full pipeline for getting UI assets into Unity3D engine.
• Execution of Information Architecture, wireframes, prototypes, and graphical style guides.
• Up to date with the latest mobile UI trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Great skills with form and typography.
• Well-developed sense of visual aesthetics, composition and colour. 
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and collaborate with other designers, artists to ensure delivery of the best possible User Experience.

• Positive attitude with the ability to receive and provide objective feedback

• Be a team player: we use agile development methods, where the team members are in permanent contact. Open mind and good communication skills are a must.
• Attention to detail, meticulous and organized working habits. Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change.
• Have a good command of English.
• Work permit for Spain obtained prior to applying for the position is a must

Bonus

• Videogames design degree or equivalent.
• Experience with mobile game development.
• Spanish or Catalan is a plus.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a portfolio or other samples of your work. All portfolios must contain a detailed shot breakdown of the work. It must be very clear what you, the applicant, are responsible for in your reel, screenshots, scanned pictures, web page portfolio, etc.

*Please send us the link to your demo reel/portfolio or website demonstrating the above skills.*

Additional Information

YOUR LIFE AT UBISOFT BARCELONA MOBILE (and PERKS)

• Hybrid Work from Home Policy and WFH Parent Policy: Possibility for new parents to work from home 80% of the time. 

• Flex working schedule: 40hrs per week with start time between 8 AM – 10 AM and leave from 5 PM (Friday from 2 PM). 

• Reduced schedule (35 hrs per week) in July and August, Easter, Christmas holidays, and special days like Sant Jordi and Revetlla de Sant Joan. 

• Personal Matters Hours: 24 hours paid for by Ubisoft that you can use for personal matters. 

• Holidays: 25 days per year + 1 day in your Ubi-Birthday. 

• 5 extra holiday days on the year you celebrate your 5th/10th/15th/20th year with us. 

• Ticket Restaurant: 200€ per month, and Flexible compensation plan (Ticket Transport & Ticket Nursery). 

• Health insurance with Cigna, including Physiotherapist & Psychology sessions with a reduced price. 

• Life Insurance with AXA. 

• Office Gym

• Mobile Device Grant of 400 EUR starting on your 1st year in the company. 

• Language trainings in English, Spanish, and French. 

• Professional development training & programs, based upon request. 

• Ubisoft games with discount and Uplay PC for free. 

• Locally roasted craft coffee by INCAPTO (it’s very, very good).