Senior UI/UX Designer (5-month contract)

Senior UI/UX Designer (5-month contract) - Blackbirdinteractive - Vancouver, Canada

Position Summary

Blackbird Interactive is seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to lead the adaptation of a large, established simulation game to new platforms. As part of our remote-first team, you will guide the UI/UX design process, establish standards, and ensure an intuitive player experience across multiple genres.

Your Responsibilities

• Guide the UI/UX team in adapting the game for various platforms while preserving its depth.
• Establish and maintain design standards that enhance user experience on each platform.
• Identify UX improvements and mentor designers to ensure a cohesive player experience.
• Coordinate work across features, working closely with design, art, engineering, production, and project leadership.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in UI/UX design for games or software applications.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to adapt designs across multiple platforms.
• Experience leading a team and mentoring designers.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and others relevant to the position.

About the Company

Blackbird Interactive is an independent game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. We operate as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements. Our team comprises industry-leading talent working on world-class IPs and our own creations across various genres. We are committed to fostering long-term careers where designers can grow their abilities while contributing to exciting projects.

Applying for This Role

If you enjoy leading teams, solving usability challenges, and making complex games approachable, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.