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. Our studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering adaptable work arrangements. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada. Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the UI/UX team, ensuring consistent quality and execution Collaborate with design, art, engineering, and production to adapt UI and UX systems for new platforms Review existing interfaces and improve navigation, readability, accessibility, and usability Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interface layouts for new input methods and platform-specific interactions Identify UX challenges introduced by platform transitions and develop player-focused solutions Maintain consistency with the game's visual style, interaction patterns, and information hierarchy Participate in reviews, playtests, and usability evaluations to refine the player experience Champion usability, accessibility,



and player-centered design throughout development Requirements

7+ years of professional UI/UX design experience in games Shipped at least 2 titles, including 1 in a design leadership or feature leadership role Experience designing UI for complex gameplay systems or feature-rich applications Strong understanding of UX, information hierarchy, accessibility, interaction design, and usability best practices Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Animate, or equivalent design tools Experience designing controller-first interfaces and platform-specific UX Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills Ability to clearly communicate design intent through mockups, documentation, and presentations Pluses

Experience with game ports, remasters, or cross-platform development Experience designing UI for simulation, strategy, management, or other systems-heavy games Background in visual design, typography, iconography, or information visualization Experience with usability testing and accessibility Familiarity with console, PC, and cross-platform UX Passion for creating elegant, intuitive interfaces for deep gameplay systems $104,000 - $114,000 a year

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📌 Senior UI/UX Designer (Winnipeg)
🏢 WorkinGames
📍 Winnipeg