The Company:
My client is a Vancouver-based Virtual and Augmented Reality Studio that develops new and unique ways for people to play games and interact with each other. They partner with IP holders, large publishers, and tech brands to create and deliver immersive, high-end game experiences across multiple platforms with a special focus on building new tools for cutting-edge emerging technology. They have well-known titles on PC, PSVR, Oculus, Quest and mobile. They are currently in the early stages of several new and highly innovative projects with prominent industry partners and are searching for the best and the brightest to help them transform the world of VR and AR game development.
The Role:
They are looking for a passionate UX UI Director who enjoys working on an agile and fast paced team that brings high-quality VR projects to life. They are a hybrid Vancouver-based studio so are happy to consider candidates from all over Canada to work remotely. They also offer relocation assistance to candidates who wish to move to BC, Canada. You are comfortable working in a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skill sets and personalities. You enjoy the creative problem-solving process required to bring original concepts and high-profile IPs to life in an immersive experience. You thrive in teams and are open to bringing new ideas to the table to assist in raising the quality bar of the end product.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with a team of designers, engineers, and UX/UI specialists to develop efficient UI systems and develop user-friendly experiences.
- Work with the Creative Director and Lead Game Designer to define the user experience in a game and prototype spaces and interactions in VR/AR.
- Test for scale and usability while working with artists to concept and model the User Interface (UI).
- Lead, manage and mentor a team of UX UI Designers and Developers.
- Own the pipeline for UX and UI and work closely with the Creative Director.
- Own any identified opportunities/improvements in current designs and iterate on new solutions.
- Assist in coordinating usability testing and create action plans for Users Experience (UX) improvements.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of industry experience as a UI/UX Designer, and with a minimum of one game shipped (or worked on in your portfolio).
- Proven experience managing people.
- Portfolio to show a variety of UI styles and projects.
- Experience working with VR/AR.
- 2D/3D Illustration & Design for Game UI, Web, or Mobile app development.
- Familiar with using a 3D game engine (Ideally Unreal Engine 4 or Unity 3D).
- Familiarity with Social VR & 3D creation and prototyping tools & apps such as Microsoft Maquette/Recroom/Gravity Sketch etc.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
- Understanding of Player/User-Centred Design ideology.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic and iterative setting.
- Excellent ability to communicate your ideas & design decisions.
- Experience with user-centric design and the ability to create easy-to-understand user flows and diagrams.
- Continuous learning attitude and ability to learn new tools and processes.
- Interest in VR/AR/MR games and the latest trends in this industry.
- A team-player attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- A competitive base salary.
- Comprehensive extended health and wellness benefits including employee assistance program (in effect from the first day of employment, premiums paid in full by the employer).
- Annual Health & Wellness allowance.
- 3 weeks paid parental leave (top-up on EI).
- Generous annual vacation time and personal health days.
- Paid studio closure for the Winter Holidays.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- We offer the choice of fully remote, in-studio, or a hybrid work arrangement for Vancouver employees. Team members in other provinces are welcomed on a remote working basis.
- Relocation assistance for candidates outside of BC, Canada.
- An opportunity to work on a high-profile IP.
- The chance to be part of an experienced, high-achieving, and fun team.
- An inclusive and diverse team and atmosphere.
- The opportunity to help pave the way for the future of VR gaming.
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