Lead UI/UX Designer - F/M/NB

Permanent contract
Salary: €45K to 55K
Starting date: October 30, 2024
Fully-remote
Experience: > 5 years

Novaquark
Novaquark

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The position

Job description

Context

  • Are you passionate about crafting intuitive and immersive user experiences that elevate gameplay for players worldwide?

  • Do you have a strong background in designing cohesive and visually compelling interfaces for the gaming industry?

  • Are you excited to lead a team in creating UI/UX for a new original IP, focusing on delivering a seamless, player-centered design?

Why do we need a Lead UI/UX Designer?

Almost all the studio is now focusing on this AAA action-adventure combat game based on Indian mythology with a unique IP that promises an unforgettable player experience. To bring this vision to life, we need a Lead UI/UX Designer who can shape every user interface element, ensuring it not only looks great but also enhances usability and engagement. By working with cross-functional teams of game designers, developers, and artists, you will help drive the user experience strategy, creating a game that resonates with players on all levels.

Your future team

You will lead a team composed of 6 people (including UI Programmers, UI Artists and UX designers) that will grow over time, and you’ll report to Francisc (Design Director).

Key information

  • Accepting employee/permanent staff and freelance candidates

  • Availability: “Insert date” (if available earlier, do not hesitate to apply!)

  • Location: Paris or Montreal

  • Compensation and Benefits (France):

    💸 45k€ to 55k€ (+ depending on profile)

    🌍 Full remote possible

    🏖️ 25 paid holidays + 11 RTT (Syntech convention)

    🍴 Lunch vouchers via Swile

    🩺 Health insurance via Alan, 100% covered

    💵 Referral bonus of €600

  • Compensation and Benefits (Canada):

    💸 90k$CA 110k$CA (+ depending on profile)

    🌍 Full remote possible

    🏖️ 20 paid holidays

    🩺 Premium health insurance

    💰 Opening of a retirement savings account after the probationary period

    💵 Referral bonus of 900$CA

  • Compensation and Benefits (Other country):

    We partner with Deel to facilitate hiring globally, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and providing tailored benefits for each country. This collaboration allows us to offer competitive packages and seamless onboarding for our international team members, enhancing their employment experience no matter where they are located.


Preferred experience

Your Future Impact

  • Design Leadership: As Lead UI/UX Designer, you will spearhead the design process for our game’s interfaces, creating a seamless and visually engaging experience. You will drive the creation of wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups that set the standard for the game’s aesthetic.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with game designers, artists, and developers, you will ensure a unified design language across all elements, leading to an immersive and cohesive player experience.

  • Player-Centric Focus: Conducting user research and testing, you will continually refine interfaces based on player feedback, optimizing usability to enhance satisfaction and retention.

  • Mentorship and Guidance: By mentoring UI/UX team members, you will elevate the quality of the team’s output, fostering a culture of consistency, high standards, and creative innovation.

  • Innovation and Trends: You will keep the team updated with the latest industry tools and UI/UX trends, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to improve design efficiency and effectiveness.

Impact Overview

  • Players will enjoy an intuitive and immersive experience, where every interface contributes to their engagement and enjoyment.

  • The Game will stand out for its thoughtfully crafted UI/UX, reinforcing the game’s visual identity and enhancing playability.

  • Internal teams will benefit from your collaborative leadership and focus on process improvement, making our UI/UX workflow more efficient and impactful.


Recruitment process

1. First conversation (20 min) by video call with Arthur (Recruiter): To learn more about your experience, interests, the role, and Novaquark.

2. Project interview (45 min) via video call with François (Senior Producer & Project Director): To present you our project.

3. Manager interview (45 min) via video call with Francisc (Design Director) and Baptiste (Lead Game Designer): To share the design part of our project.

4. Fit interview (45 min) via video call with Thibaut (Lead Business Intelligence) and Lydia (Senior 2D Artist): To share the design part of our project.

5. C-Level interview (45 min) via video call with Nouredine (CEO): To share the vision of Novaquark

Throughout the entire recruitment process, Arthur will ensure follow-up and coordination. Do not hesitate to send your portfolio in addition to your CV to showcase your creations!

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