Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

Blackbird Interactive is looking for an experienced UI/UX Designer to join our growing studio. We have an exciting new project and are looking for a key hire to assist with UX design, as well as the development of the project. Working with our Designers, programmers, and artists, you will help conceive of, iterate on, and implement the final UI/UX for the game.

Do you want to build compelling game experiences that put your design skills to work? Have you designed, prototyped, and delivered user interfaces? Do you love working collaboratively with a small team of talented designers, artists, and programmers to create ambitious user experiences? If so, this role could be for you!

Responsibilities

Work closely with and understand the needs of various stakeholders to create UI and UX solutions on a variety of different features.
Create and iterate on UI mockups for different menus and in-game systems while maintaining a consistent art style and adhering to established guidelines.
Proactively find ways to improve the game’s user experience, both in-game and in the front end.
Advocate for improving the accessibility, usability, and inclusiveness of all UI systems.
Strong knowledge of mockup/prototyping software (ex: Figma, Miro, Adobe XD, etc.).
Able to deliver creative solutions within constraints of the project’s scope and toolset.
Provide team-facing documentation to inform and guide the work of other disciplines.
Review and incorporate feedback on your work from leadership and other designers.

Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design.
Strong understanding of console UI/UX and usability principles.
At least two shipped AAA products (PC, Console, or Mobile).
Proven capability to work on multidisciplinary project teams, able to handle changing priorities throughout a product life cycle.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience creating UX designs, screenflow, motion graphics, UI art, style guides, and supporting concepts.
Have a good understanding of PC and Console control paradigms.

Pluses

CSS / Javascript experience
A degree in design, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, human factors, or related fields.
Experience designing player onboarding and tutorialization features.
Experience creating and/or conducting user research activities.
Experience playing a variety of strategy and action-adventure games.
Experience with multiple areas of design (systems design, level design, UI/UX,.)
Understanding of games as a service and the UX design of online portals.
Traditional 2D sketching and composition skills

Vacation & Extras

4-day, 32-hour work week for all full-time staff
Mentorship program
Skunkworks internal game jam program
4 weeks paid vacation per year
10 paid stat holidays
3 paid days per year for professional development
December holiday studio closure (extra paid time off!)
Comprehensive health/dental benefits from day 1
Life insurance
$300 Healthcare Spending Account per annum
RRSP matching up to $1500
Profit-sharing bonus program

If applying for an artistic role, please provide a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel.

Unfortunately, we cannot reply to everyone. Only successful applicants will be contacted about the next steps. Thank you for your understanding.

If you are interested in the role, please apply even if your experience and skills don’t perfectly match our ideal credentials. We are committed to inclusion and especially encourage members of historically marginalized communities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. BBI does not discriminate against applicants based on gender, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.

Our work takes place on the stolen, unceded and traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.