Blackbird Interactive
·Game Development
Senior UI/UX Designer (5-month contract)
About this role
Lead UI/UX adaptation of a large simulation game to new platforms at Blackbird Interactive, a remote-first Canadian game studio. Guide the UI/UX team, establish design standards, and ensure intuitive player experiences across console and PC.
Must have
7+ years of professional UI/UX design experience in games
Shipped at least 2 titles including 1 in a design leadership role
Experience designing UI for complex gameplay systems
Strong understanding of UX information hierarchy accessibility and usability
Proficiency with Figma Adobe Photoshop Illustrator or equivalent tools
Experience designing controller-first interfaces and platform-specific UX
Strong communication collaboration and mentoring skills
Ability to communicate design intent through mockups documentation and presentations
Technologies
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the UI/UX team ensuring consistent quality and execution
Collaborate with design art engineering and production to adapt UI and UX for new platforms
Review existing interfaces and improve navigation readability accessibility and usability
Create user flows wireframes mockups and interface layouts for new input methods
Identify UX challenges from platform transitions and develop player-focused solutions
Maintain consistency with the game's visual style interaction patterns and information hierarchy
Participate in reviews playtests and usability evaluations to refine player experience
Champion usability accessibility and player-centered design throughout development
Benefits
Recruitment process
5-month contract position
Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada
Studio works on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres
Pluses include game ports remasters cross-platform development and simulation strategy or management game UI