Senior UX Designer

Lighthouse Games

  • Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
  • Apply easily
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.As a Senior UX Designer, you will be instrumental in shaping the player’s experience for our games. Working in close collaboration with game designers, artists, and developers, you will apply user-centered design principles to create intuitive and engaging experiences that immerse players in our game worlds.Key Duties Include
  • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to drive the UX vision of the project, ensuring alignment with project goals and player expectations
  • Develop comprehensive solutions for each stage of design; from exploration and research to conceptualisation and implementation
  • Champion accessibility throughout the project and design vision
  • Bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex user flows and interactions while dealing with technical constraints
  • Create wires, user flows and prototypes based on user feedback to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in UX design, integrating innovative practices and technologies into our processes
Requirements
  • Strong portfolio showcasing a range of UX/UI design projects, including games or interactive experiences
  • Proven experience as a UX Designer or similar role
  • Proficiency in UX design tools like Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices
  • Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and user testing
  • Basic knowledge of front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, etc.)
  • Ability to mentor UX designers, providing guidance and support to nurture talent within the team
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey ideas and feedback across diverse teams
  • Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of player motivations
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and collaborative work environment
Desirable
  • Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements
  • Previous experience working on AAA titles or large-scale game projects
  • Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator experience
Benefits
  • 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
  • Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Health and Well-Being Benefits
  • Dental Care
  • Optical treatments
  • Mental Health Support

Lighthouse Games