Blackbird Interactive
·Game Development
UI/UX Designer (5-month contract)
About this role
Blackbird Interactive seeks a UI/UX Designer for a 5-month contract to adapt a large simulation game to new platforms. You'll design intuitive, accessible interfaces that preserve the original game's depth while feeling native to each platform.
Must have
3+ years of professional UI/UX design experience in game development
Experience designing interfaces for complex gameplay systems or feature-rich applications
Strong understanding of UX, information hierarchy, accessibility, interaction design, and usability best practices
Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, or equivalent design tools
Experience designing controller-first interfaces and platform-specific UX
Strong communication and collaboration skills across design, art, engineering, and QA
Ability to clearly communicate design intent through mockups, documentation, and presentations
Technologies
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design, art, engineering, and production to adapt UI and UX systems for new platforms
Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interface layouts for new input methods and platform-specific interactions
Improve navigation, readability, accessibility, and overall usability
Identify UX challenges introduced by platform transitions and develop player-focused solutions
Maintain consistency with the game's visual style, information hierarchy, and interaction patterns
Participate in design reviews, playtests, and usability evaluations incorporating player feedback
Champion usability, accessibility, and player-centered design throughout development
Benefits
Recruitment process
5-month contract position
Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada
Studio works on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres