Middle UI/UX Designer

MIDDLE UI/UX DESIGNER (VIRIDIAN)

Console Game Porting

Middle

Negotiable

⏰ Contract

Remote

Description

Viridian Software is looking for a UI/UX Designer for a three-month game porting project. The role focuses on adapting and optimizing existing game interfaces for console platforms while ensuring intuitive navigation, accessible interaction, and compliance with platform requirements. You will collaborate with designers, programmers, artists, and producers to maintain visual quality within technical and production constraints.

Responsibilities

• Rework existing game interfaces for console platforms
• Create new UI elements from scratch
• Collaborate with the UI and UX Lead
• Analyze existing user flows and interaction patterns
• Create wireframes based on established visual languages
• Translate static mockups into high-fidelity wireframes
• Adapt prototypes based on feedback
• Implement UI and UX through project-specific pipelines
• Review usability and identify accessibility improvements
• Optimize layouts, navigation, and controls for gamepads
• Collaborate with engineers during implementation
• Maintain shared UI and UX documentation
• Deliver work within project timelines and technical requirements

Required Skills

• Proficient written and spoken English
• Understanding of clarity, efficiency, cohesion, accessibility, and user-centered design
• Understanding of UI and UX principles for games
• Proficiency in Figma
• Familiarity with Unity
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to maintain shared design documentation
• Basic Photoshop knowledge for UI asset creation
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in an iterative and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers
• Ability to clearly communicate design decisions
• Degree in Game Design, UX Design, or a related discipline
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant work
• Availability within four hours of the GMT time zone

Nice to Have

• Previous UI and UX experience in game development
• Understanding of keyboard and mouse interface design
• Understanding of gamepad-focused interface design
• Experience setting up UI screens in Unity
• Experience setting up UI screens in Unreal Engine
• Experience working on console ports

What we offer

• Fully remote contract work
• Three-month engagement
• Full-time workload
• Flexible working hours
• Compensation based on location and experience
• Mentorship from an experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunity to work on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch projects
• Collaboration with an international game development team
• Professional and career development opportunities

Contact

careers@viridiansoftware.com