Game UI/UX Designer

Wanted: Colonist Game UI/UX DesignerWorking Hours: We are asynchronous, work when you wantLocation: Fully Remote, Anywhere in the worldCompensation:Competitive salary paid in USD.$2,000 - $5,000 USD/month, based on experience and locationStock options (own a piece of Colonist)About ColonistWe're building the biggest digital board game platform on the internet. Last year, our players spent 2,466 years playing 45 million games on our Settlers of Catan alternative. We're a fully remote, asynchronous team spread across multiple continents, focused on crafting extremely polished digital board games that people truly love.About The RoleAs a Game UI/UX Designer at Colonist, you will craft engaging, intuitive, and accessible interactions that bring our digital board game to life. You’ll design fluid animations, seamless interactions, and compelling UX that keep players immersed, leading to significant increasing in our game completion rates. Your work will directly impact millions of players, shaping how they experience strategy, competition, and fun.What You'll DoWork closely with a dynamic, cross-functional team to drive design decisions that enhance the user experienceIndependently create high-quality UX/UI designs that set a new standard for creativity and usabilityDive deep into player behavior, using data and research to refine game interactions and make every session more engagingConduct user research and interviews to gather insights, refine strategies, and implement feedback effectivelyLeverage tools like Figma and other cutting-edge design platforms to ideate, prototype, and refine designsRequirements5+ years of experience as a Game UI/UX DesignerProficiency in Figma or similar design toolsStrong analytical skills in player behavior and feedback interpretationExtensive experience conducting user interviews and usability testingExpertise in interaction and motion design, animation principles, and 2D asset implementationStrong understanding of game mechanics across various genres and accessibility best practices (e.g., colorblind modes, UX clarity)Solid grasp of graphic design principles and game sound designNice to HaveFamiliarity with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal)Basic scripting knowledge for prototyping (e.g., C#, JavaScript)Our Values at ColonistWe strongly adhere to these values in our team - if these resonate, then you’ll love working here!DependabilityWe're self-driven players who deliver without needing supervision. When we commit to something, we make it happen.OwnershipWe take full responsibility and go beyond our roles to improve Colonist. Each of us acts like we own the company, because through our stock options, we do.Clear CommunicationIn our remote environment, written communication is key. We're direct, structured, and always keep our team in the loop.Efficient ExecutionWe move fast and focus on impact. Instead of getting stuck on perfect solutions, we find practical ways forward and get things done.Continuous LearningWe're curious problem solvers who love a challenge. We constantly seek new ideas, embrace feedback, and aren't afraid to change our minds when we're wrong.Benefits and CompensationCompensationCompetitive salary paid in USDStock options (own a piece of Colonist)BenefitsFully remote workFlexible hours - Work on your own time, we’re asyncUnlimited vacationWork equipment providedGrowthWork directly impacts 5M+ yearly active playersRapid learning opportunitiesWork with exceptional colleagues on challenging projectsFreedom to identify and solve problemsAccess to all company metrics and discussions

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