Junior UI/UX Designer

Job Title: Junior UI/UX Designer

Company: Counterspell Games Studio

About the Role

As a Junior UI/UX Designer at Counterspell Games Studio, you will support the design and refinement of user interfaces and user experiences for games and interactive projects. This is a remote contract role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating wireframes, mockups, and prototypes based on project requirements and user feedback.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and other creatives to ensure interfaces are visually cohesive, accessible, and intuitive.
• Refine interaction flows.
• Prepare assets for implementation.
• Document design decisions.
• Participate in playtesting or usability reviews.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Help maintain consistency with project style guides and design systems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational UI design skills, including creating layouts, wireframes, and visual mockups using common design tools.
• Basic UX skills, such as understanding user flows, information architecture, and interaction patterns for games or interactive applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
• Communicate design ideas clearly.
• Incorporate constructive feedback.
• Interest in game design, playful experiences, or experimental interactive media.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Comfort working within established style guides and design systems.
• Experience with prototyping tools, version control for design files, or basic familiarity with game engines is a plus.
• Relevant education or training in design, HCI, game development, or a related field is beneficial but not strictly required.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing relevant projects or coursework.