UI Designer

Join the fun and take part in the development of our project, Exoborne, an exciting next step in our studio’s evolution and growth.

As a UI Designer, you will play a crucial role in crafting visually striking and user-friendly interfaces for our project Exoborne. With your strong foundation in graphic design and UI principles, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, intuitive experiences that resonate with both players and stakeholders.

At Sharkmob, we are looking for people who want to have fun at work, share ownership, and create great shooter games. Responsible people with a positive attitude, are passionate about their work and value professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Directors, Game Designers, Programmers, and fellow team members to create polished and intuitive user interfaces that enhance gameplay and integrate seamlessly into the game world.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a cohesive visual style and design language for all UI elements, aligning with the game's overall artistic vision.

• Design immersive UI elements that elevate storytelling, blending seamlessly into the game world and narrative.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to continuously improve the quality and innovation of our UI designs.

• Incorporate motion graphics and animations into the user interface to enhance interactivity and provide visual feedback to players. Create engaging transitions, animations, and dynamic elements that elevate the overall user experience.

• Collaborate with the broader team to ensure that all UI designs are intuitive and accessible and enhance the overall user experience. While UX is a shared responsibility across the company, you will work closely with our UX experts to refine and elevate design decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, especially in the gaming industry.

• Strong graphic design skills, with a solid understanding of typography, color theory, and composition.

• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

• A strong understanding of game development pipelines and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience designing UI assets for multiple platforms (PC, console), with an understanding of technical limitations and constraints.

• Excellent communication skills, the ability to give and receive constructive feedback, and the ability to communicate your design concepts and ideas to internal teams and stakeholders ensure clarity and alignment throughout the project.

• A passion for gaming, with a deep appreciation for how UI/UX design impacts player engagement and immersion.

• Unhindered in English, both written and spoken.

• A strong, up-to-date portfolio showcasing a range of UI designs, including high-quality UI elements.

That little extra

• Experience in implementing designs directly into the game.

• Experience in motion design softwares such as After Effects.

Who we are

Sharkmob was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden. We are currently working on Exoborne – a Sharkmob original game. We have previously released Bloodhunt – a battle royale shooter set in the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We develop games for PC and console, using Unreal 5 to power our vision and ambition.

At Sharkmob, we are committed to building an inclusive team that represents diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skillsets – because we believe that helps us create great games. We welcome all candidates who are aligned with our core values of shared ownership, great games, and, last but not least – having fun! We hope you want to join us on our adventure and become a part of our crew. You can find more great perks of being a crew member. If you want to know more about Sharkmob and our projects, visit our homepage.