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Technical UI/UX Designer (10-month Contract) at Blackbirdinteractive
BlackbirdinteractiveVancouver, BC, Canada·4d ago
Mid LevelTEMPORARY
Salary Range
CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 /year
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Technical UI/UX Designer to join Blackbird Interactive, a creative-fueled game studio. This role involves adapting a large simulation game to new platforms and display environments, focusing on implementation and technical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- →Collaborate with design, engineering, and production to adapt existing UI systems for new platforms, resolutions, and input methods
- →Design and implement UI layouts that scale effectively across various screen sizes and aspect ratios
- →Work hands-on within the UI toolset to modify, extend, and debug UI screens and interactions
- →Partner with engineers to ensure UI performance and technical stability
- →Maintain consistency with existing UI style while making necessary adjustments for usability
- →Test UI thoroughly in-game and iterate to improve clarity and player experience
- →Create and maintain clear documentation for UI changes and best practices
Requirements
- ✓At least 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for games
- ✓Hands-on experience with Scaleform-based UI systems
- ✓Experience supporting ports or platform transitions for complex games
- ✓Familiarity with controller-first UX patterns and non-mouse navigation models
- ✓Strong understanding of cross-platform UI challenges
- ✓Experience supporting UI across multiple resolutions and aspect ratios
- ✓Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a production environment
- ✓Strong collaboration and communication skills
Benefits
- ★Four-day work week
- ★In-studio, remote, and hybrid work arrangements
- ★Opportunity to work on world-class IPs and original creations
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