Sprung Studios is looking for a UX/UI Designer to be a part of the team in Brighton, UK.
The UX/UI Designer will work closely with the rest of the team to create the best possible user experience for gamers around the world. Some of the goals of this role include producing wireframes and prototypes, creating and designing ergonomic and better interfaces or designing from scratch new UIs for video games.
Who we are
We are specialists in UX/UI for video games and a globally recognised partner for the games industry. We have worked on some of the world's biggest games for clients such as EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, SEGA, and many more. We are a growing company of 80+ people across Brighton (UK) and Vancouver (Canada).
Our Values
We make Sprung Studios a great home for people who love making games by setting a high bar for diversity and inclusion and fostering a fair, collaborative, high-performing culture.
To get there, we’re driven by a few simple beliefs.
We believe
That people work better when they have a healthy work/life balance (no overtime or crunch)
In mental health being a primary focus for our studio
That people work better with a mixture of remote and in-person collaboration
That teams win together only when they are both diverse and inclusive
Leveraging our strengths, knowing our weaknesses, and being honest about both is the best way to succeed, whether that's in the office or in a game
That work can be a place where you make lifelong friends, partner with ambitious teammates, and embrace the joy of making games
That these beliefs will help us surface the best ideas, challenge the status quo, and ultimately make better games
Responsibilities
As a designer at Sprung Studios you will be assigned to one of the many exciting game projects we have in the studio.
With the support of a Lead UX/UI Designer you will be involved in seeing the project through from ideation to completion. This includes producing flows, wireframes, visual designs, presentations and working closely with our animators and developers
The candidate will work in conjunction with a Lead UX/UI Designer to produce high quality, premium UI for games on all platforms
Take complex game mechanics and use your knowledge of good interaction design to produce creative and effective UX solutions
Produce professional, considered and annotated documents to showcase your work.
With the help of senior staff, the candidate will be expected to present their work and investigations to clients via conference calls
Essential Skills & Experience
Excellent working knowledge of Adobe products including Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign
Excellent working knowledge of Figma
Excellent visual design skills including colour, shape, layout and typography
A strong understanding of how to apply textures, patterns, layer effects, and blend modes to UI assets in a variety of styles ranging from casual to hardcore gaming
Ability to solve UX problems both creatively and using conventional methods
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment
Confidence presenting to clients both in person and via conference calls
A strong passion for games on all platforms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Outgoing and innovative, with strong interpersonal skills
A desire to learn
Why work at Sprung Studios?
A chance to work on some of the best games in the industry
Supportive and collaborative environment
Healthy work/life balance with fixed working hours
Hybrid working model
Additional WFH days to use as you would like through the year
Additional Studio wide Winter shutdown
Private healthcare for you and your family
Access to an onsite gym
Studio Socials
Unique Studio location with amazing coastal views
Fresh Fruit & Healthy Snacks
We are working in the studio with a hybrid model. Everyone will be in the studio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are optional work-from-home days.
Position: Full-Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Brighton, UK
No agencies please!
Sprung Studios is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We're dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.