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 flexible 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

Robust 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

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