San Francisco, CADesign – Game Design /Full Time /On-site As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base PlanLife Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens Yoga & Wellness Activities Happy Hours Company EventsDog Friendly We are looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer to bring their expert game UI/UX skills to help build a new game within our Narrative studio, the team behind the hit mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and contribute to the development of a new title, from initial concept to final product.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes to define the user experience for a new mobile narrative game Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across the product as it evolves through development Create high-quality, user-friendly UI assets aligned with the game's art direction and design needs Provide cohesive UI design spanning the full player experience - from narrative gameplay and puzzle interactions to systems, progression, and monetization interfaces Collaborate closely with Game Design, Art, and Engineering to translate high-level goals into intuitive, visually compelling UI/UX solutions Rapidly prototype and iterate on UI/UX concepts based on team feedback, usability testing, and player insights Ensure interface scalability and responsiveness across a range of devices and screen resolutions Research market trends and competitive titles to inform innovative and genre-appropriate UI/UX designQUALIFICATIONS3 - 5 years of experience designing UI/UX for mobile games Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices for mobile UXProficient in creating wireframes, flows, and interactive prototypes using tools like FigmaStrong experience in UI art, including creating polished game-ready assets such as icons, buttons, menus, HUDs, and other visual elements Strong visual/graphic design foundation - typography, layout, composition, color theory, and information hierarchy Strong background in the design and implementation of UI VFX, animations, and transitions to enhance user feedback Proficiency with Unity, including integrating UI assets and understanding engine constraints Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams (Art, Design, Engineering) Outstanding creativity and drive; Passion for narrative-driven or puzzle-based gameplay and crafting intuitive player experiences Comfortable working in an iterative, feedback-driven environment with evolving design goalson-site 5x week.
NICE TO HAVE:
Focused experience in UI art and visual design, with proven ownership of UI visual style and asset production Experience shipping a new mobile title from concept to live operations Background working on narrative-driven or puzzle adventure games Familiarity with licensed IP and brand guideline constraintsCHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:- Company news and events on our LinkedIn- Company Blog- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page- Find videos on our teams and games on our YoutubeOUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSIONWe believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. ABOUT JAM CITYJam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world's most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players' lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
