UX/UI Designer

Sprung Studios is looking for a UX/UI Designer to be a part of the team in Brighton, UK.The UX/UI Designer will work closely with the rest of the team to create the best possible user experience for gamers around the world. Some of the goals of this role include producing wireframes and prototypes, creating and designing ergonomic and better interfaces or designing from scratch new UIs for video games.Who we are:We are specialists in UX/UI for video games and a globally recognised partner for the games industry. We have worked on some of the world's biggest games for clients such as EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, SEGA, and many more. We are a growing company of 80+ people across Brighton (UK) and Vancouver (Canada).Our Values:We make Sprung Studios a great home for people who love making games by setting a high bar for diversity and inclusion and fostering a fair, collaborative, high-performing culture.To get there, we're driven by a few simple beliefs.We believe:That people work better when they have a healthy work/life balance (no overtime or crunch)In mental health being a primary focus for our studioThat people work better with a mixture of remote and in-person collaborationThat teams win together only when they are both diverse and inclusiveLeveraging our strengths, knowing our weaknesses, and being honest about both is the best way to succeed, whether that's in the office or in a gameThat work can be a place where you make lifelong friends, partner with ambitious teammates, and embrace the joy of making gamesThat these beliefs will help us surface the best ideas, challenge the status quo, and ultimately make better gamesResponsibilities:As a designer at Sprung Studios you will be assigned to one of the many exciting game projects we have in the studio.With the support of a Lead UX/UI Designer you will be involved in seeing the project through from ideation to completion. This includes producing flows, wireframes, visual designs, presentations and working closely with our animators and developersThe candidate will work in conjunction with a Lead UX/UI Designer to produce high quality, premium UI for games on all platformsTake complex game mechanics and use your knowledge of good interaction design to produce creative and effective UX solutionsProduce professional, considered and annotated documents to showcase your work.With the help of senior staff, the candidate will be expected to present their work and investigations to clients via conference callsEssential Skills & Experience:Excellent working knowledge of Adobe products including Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesignExcellent working knowledge of FigmaExcellent visual design skills including colour, shape, layout and typographyA strong understanding of how to apply textures, patterns, layer effects, and blend modes to UI assets in a variety of styles ranging from casual to hardcore gamingAbility to solve UX problems both creatively and using conventional methodsCandidates must be able to work collaboratively in a team environmentConfidence presenting to clients both in person and via conference callsA strong passion for games on all platformsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOutgoing and innovative, with strong interpersonal skillsA desire to learnWhy work at Sprung Studios?A chance to work on some of the best games in the industrySupportive and collaborative environmentHealthy work/life balance with fixed working hoursHybrid working modelAdditional WFH days to use as you would like through the yearAdditional Studio wide Winter shutdownPrivate healthcare for you and your familyAccess to an onsite gymStudio SocialsUnique Studio location with amazing coastal viewsFresh Fruit & Healthy SnacksWe are working in the studio with a hybrid model. Everyone will be in the studio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are optional work-from-home days.Position: Full-Time, 12 month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Brighton, UKNo agencies pleaseSprung Studios is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.