UI/UX Designer
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Job Description
About Company
Next Play is a company that develops sports-themed digital games for web and mobile platforms, specifically designed to teach children the rules of various sports. Currently, their product focus is on football and baseball games, with the concept being transferable to other sports such as basketball, soccer, and hockey. As a startup, Next Play offers a dynamic work environment where employees can learn significantly and have a substantial impact on the company’s design strategy.
Job Description (Detailed)
Next Play is seeking UI/UX Designers (also referred to as Product Designers) to contribute to the design of their digital games for web and mobile, as well as various other products developed for their customers.
The primary goal of this role is to design products that are both easy to use and visually appealing. Successful candidates will possess a keen eye for color and shape, along with the ability to translate technical or creative requirements into practical and functional product features.
Responsibilities:
• Product Conception & Strategy:
• Identify potential opportunities for new mobile and web application products.
• Analyze how new products align with market needs and consumer preferences.
• Set precise design requirements based on briefs received from both internal teams and external partners.
• Design & Development:
• Research relevant materials and techniques applicable to game and product design.
• Sketch initial drafts, either on paper or digitally (e.g., using Figma).
• Utilize 3D modeling software for designing products and their components.
• Produce prototypes and rigorously test their functionality.
• Continuously improve the design of existing products.
• User Feedback & Iteration:
• Gather feedback from product users to inform design improvements and iterations.
Requirements and Skills:
• Experience:
• Proven work experience as a Product Designer or in a similar design-related role.
• Experience in industrial design.
• Specific experience in providing designs suitable for game development.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling software.
• Good understanding of game design software.
• Proficiency with key design programs such as Figma, Illustrator, and Sketch.
• Creative & Soft Skills:
• Demonstrated creativity in combining colors, shapes, and various design techniques.
• Effective time-management skills.
• High degree of adaptability to changing requirements and project needs.
• Education:
• Currently pursuing a BSc/MSc in Product Design, Manufacturing Design Engineering, or a relevant field.
Internship Specifics:
This position is offered as an internship with flexible scheduling, allowing the successful candidate to choose the months and times that best suit their availability. There is a clear potential for this internship to convert into a full-time salaried position, which would include equity and benefits, based on performance. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a startup environment, fostering significant learning and enabling a substantial impact on the company’s overall design strategy.
