282 Ui Ux Design jobs in Canada

Job Description

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Overview:

As a UI/UX Designer with Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re experienced in designing, executing and implementing game user interface assets and animations. You will focus on creating intuitive, engaging and seamless experiences for players.

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within the greater Vancouver area

Requirements

In this role, you will:

• Drive one or more game titles UX / UI design from feature conception to implementation of UI, and support beyond ship date
• Collaborate with the Game Designers to translate game systems and gameplay user experience goals into intuitive interfaces that support and enhance the game experience.
• Work closely with the Art Director/Lead to understand and document the artistic style and goals to help define UX guidelines and build beautiful, user-centric experience
• Conceptualize UI/UX designs through wireframes, flow diagrams, interactive mocks, in-game prototyping, pre-visualization clips while ensuring that iterative feedback from stakeholders is incorporated
• Communicate designs and design rationale clearly, to the team and to management or others as needed
• Produce final wireframes and art mock-ups for design specs, including detailed asset requirements and use cases for UI implementation
• Assist artists, game designers, and programmers to fully integrate the aesthetic, mechanical, and technical elements of the product's user interface according to specifications
• Orchestrate feedback loops including team's play testing and player research, and respond to the results to improve on designs
• Observe and interpret results of usability testing and live game metrics, sharing conclusions with the team that help increase accessibility and inform design decision making game-wide
• Maintain UX standards and related documentation to help the company create a consistent, quality experience for its players across mobile platforms and PC

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 3+ years of experience as a UI/UX Designer in the game industry
• A strong portfolio with at least one shipped mobile and PC game title (**portfolio must submit to be considered**)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and prototyping tools
• Experience with user research, A/B testing, feedback loops and data analysis
• Strong knowledge of game development, game design principles and developing interactive interfaces in game engine
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in user experience, graphic design or related field

Benefits

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• RRSP matching
• Training & Development

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 CAD

Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Smoking Gun
Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote

Job Description

Job Title: UX/UI Designer (Remote Canada)
Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote (Canada)

About the Role
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented UX/UI Designer to join our remote team. In this role, you'll collaborate cross-functionally to design user-centric digital experiences that are intuitive, visually engaging, and aligned with business goals. You'll play a critical role in shaping the look and feel of our products, from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype intuitive, accessible, and visually appealing user interfaces
  
• Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using Figma and FigJam
  
• Collaborate with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders using tools like Jira , ClickUp , and Confluence
  
• Conduct and analyze user testing and research using platforms like TryMata to inform design decisions
  
• Maintain and evolve design systems and UI libraries
  
• Ensure a seamless user experience across desktop and mobile platforms
  
• Iterate on feedback to continuously improve product usability and aesthetics
  
  Requirements

• Proven experience as a UX/UI Designer or similar role
  
• Strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, interaction design, and visual design skills
  
• Proficiency in Figma , FigJam , and Adobe Creative Cloud
  
• Familiarity with Jira , ClickUp , Confluence , and user research tools like TryMate
  
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product - Ui/Ux Designer for our client. This is a permanent position that is remote to start with later relocation to Winnipeg . Our client is a global enterprise company with a product that you've likely used.

You Will:

• Lead the design strategy for multiple teams/departments
• Work with key stakeholders to identify and analyze opportunities to improve our products
• Ensure a healthy pipeline of mid-longer team initiatives that will help drive future innovation
• Working effectively in an agile environment to deliver product increments and ensure that requirements are met. Measures and monitors design quality after releases.
• Participate in the design leadership community to help drive best practices across the design community
• Participates in the recruitment within the design discipline.
• Coaching and Mentoring designers.

You Have:

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior or design/UX leadership position
• Experience mentoring and coaching designers in design practices
• Experience with line management of 1-2 designers
• Experience delivering a design vision or strategy which has shaped the roadmap of multiple teams
• Experience creating high quality UX&D work across large scale projects
• Understanding of the business value we are solving for our users
• Experience making user-led decisions, and is comfortable working with user insights e.g. from user research of quantitative insights, data, ethnography.
• Experience setting clear goals, deadlines and key milestones for design discovery, and tracking progress against these successfully.

Required:

• Must have a portfolio

Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Individual performance bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• 3 weeks vacation
• Relocation Package
• RSP matching

If this opportunity sounds like something that fits your career path, please apply to this posting; we'd love to talk to you!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product - Ui/Ux Designer for our client. This is a permanent position that is remote to start with later relocation to Winnipeg . Our client is a global enterprise company with a product that you've likely used.

You Will:

• Lead the design strategy for multiple teams/departments
• Work with key stakeholders to identify and analyze opportunities to improve our products
• Ensure a healthy pipeline of mid-longer team initiatives that will help drive future innovation
• Working effectively in an agile environment to deliver product increments and ensure that requirements are met. Measures and monitors design quality after releases.
• Participate in the design leadership community to help drive best practices across the design community
• Participates in the recruitment within the design discipline.
• Coaching and Mentoring designers.

You Have:

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior or design/UX leadership position
• Experience mentoring and coaching designers in design practices
• Experience with line management of 1-2 designers
• Experience delivering a design vision or strategy which has shaped the roadmap of multiple teams
• Experience creating high quality UX&D work across large scale projects
• Understanding of the business value we are solving for our users
• Experience making user-led decisions, and is comfortable working with user insights e.g. from user research of quantitative insights, data, ethnography.
• Experience setting clear goals, deadlines and key milestones for design discovery, and tracking progress against these successfully.

Required:

• Must have a portfolio

Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Individual performance bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• 3 weeks vacation
• Relocation Package
• RSP matching

If this opportunity sounds like something that fits your career path, please apply to this posting; we'd love to talk to you!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product - Ui/Ux Designer for our client. This is a permanent position that is remote to start with later relocation to Winnipeg . Our client is a global enterprise company with a product that you've likely used.

You Will:

• Lead the design strategy for multiple teams/departments
• Work with key stakeholders to identify and analyze opportunities to improve our products
• Ensure a healthy pipeline of mid-longer team initiatives that will help drive future innovation
• Working effectively in an agile environment to deliver product increments and ensure that requirements are met. Measures and monitors design quality after releases.
• Participate in the design leadership community to help drive best practices across the design community
• Participates in the recruitment within the design discipline.
• Coaching and Mentoring designers.

You Have:

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior or design/UX leadership position
• Experience mentoring and coaching designers in design practices
• Experience with line management of 1-2 designers
• Experience delivering a design vision or strategy which has shaped the roadmap of multiple teams
• Experience creating high quality UX&D work across large scale projects
• Understanding of the business value we are solving for our users
• Experience making user-led decisions, and is comfortable working with user insights e.g. from user research of quantitative insights, data, ethnography.
• Experience setting clear goals, deadlines and key milestones for design discovery, and tracking progress against these successfully.

Required:

• Must have a portfolio

Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Individual performance bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• 3 weeks vacation
• Relocation Package
• RSP matching

If this opportunity sounds like something that fits your career path, please apply to this posting; we'd love to talk to you!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Product - Ui/Ux Designer for our client. This is a permanent position that is remote to start with later relocation to Winnipeg . Our client is a global enterprise company with a product that you've likely used.

You Will:

• Lead the design strategy for multiple teams/departments
• Work with key stakeholders to identify and analyze opportunities to improve our products
• Ensure a healthy pipeline of mid-longer team initiatives that will help drive future innovation
• Working effectively in an agile environment to deliver product increments and ensure that requirements are met. Measures and monitors design quality after releases.
• Participate in the design leadership community to help drive best practices across the design community
• Participates in the recruitment within the design discipline.
• Coaching and Mentoring designers.

You Have:

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior or design/UX leadership position
• Experience mentoring and coaching designers in design practices
• Experience with line management of 1-2 designers
• Experience delivering a design vision or strategy which has shaped the roadmap of multiple teams
• Experience creating high quality UX&D work across large scale projects
• Understanding of the business value we are solving for our users
• Experience making user-led decisions, and is comfortable working with user insights e.g. from user research of quantitative insights, data, ethnography.
• Experience setting clear goals, deadlines and key milestones for design discovery, and tracking progress against these successfully.

Required:

• Must have a portfolio

Perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Individual performance bonus
• Health and dental benefits
• 3 weeks vacation
• Relocation Package
• RSP matching

If this opportunity sounds like something that fits your career path, please apply to this posting; we'd love to talk to you!