Senior/ Principal UIUX Designer, Sports Interactive
Sports management simulation games
Job no longer available
Sports management simulation games
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
Sports Interactive's mission is to continue to grow as the world's leading developer of sports management simulation games.
Role
Who you are
- Professional UI/UX Design experience within software production (ideally within the games industry but not exclusively)
- Strong understanding of UX design principles and how to design for accessibility
- Ability to produce high quality, visually appealing UI assets
- Ability to communicate clearly and tell stories throughout the design process
- Experience with visual design software such as Figma and Miro
- Experience creating prototypes, wireframes and user flows
- Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a close-knit team
- Clear written and verbal communication
- The successful candidate is organised, self-motivated and able to communicate with all disciplines, both within the design team and across the wider studio
- You are keen to share your expertise and experience and committed to the constant improvement of your own skills and knowledge and that of the team
Desirable
- Experience in Unity
- Animation or motion design skills (e.g. After Effects, Principle etc.)
- Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or similar
- Experience of Adobe Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop)
- Interest in Football Manager and Football, whilst very helpful, is not essential
What the job involves
- We are seeking a talented UI/UX Designer for our passionate Design team. Collaborating with the UI and Games Design teams you will be driving improvements being made to the overall UI of the product
- This role offers the chance to work on and develop for the world’s leading football management simulation titles. We are also aiming to improve our accessibility support to ensure our games are enjoyed by a wider range of audiences and would hope the successful applicant shares that passion
- Produce UI designs & assets of the highest quality for complex gameplay systems
- Proactively communicate design progress to producers and management
- Operate with autonomy over full UI design specifications
- Collaborate with Games Design and Creative Leads to develop new and exciting features for upcoming versions of Football Manager
- Able to document and present work effectively to any discipline, acting as a champion for the work but also the player community, the studio, and the design team as a whole
- Informally mentor and support more Junior members of the UI/UX Design Team
- Keep up to date with the latest thinking and innovations within UI/UX theory and software to ensure the team are set up to succeed
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Sports and video games have long had an association with each other, with the FIFA franchise and NBA Jam just two of the many very popular series playable on home consoles from the early 90s onwards. But for many hardcore fans, the managerial aspect of the sport is more appealing. Football Manager, Sports Interactive's flagship title, leverages real-life sports data to simulate the managerial experience and allow gamers to lead their favourite clubs.
This immensely popular franchise, distributed by SEGA among others, has rapidly gained in popularity and even outcompeted FIFA Manager, the franchise's managerial offering. With annual improvements to its simulation's accuracy and graphics, Football Manager is now considered to be head and shoulders above any competition.
Sports Interactive is focusing on further developing its properties, including its newer and similarly well-received NHL Eastside Hockey Manager, forming partnerships with clubs and sponsors to allow real-life players and branding to appear in-game. At the top of its game, Sports Interactive will continue innovating upon the genre, with 2026 FIFA World Cup tie-ins keeping it at the top of its game.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Healthcare - Private health care (including Dental) provided for every permanent team member
- Flexible Working - As long as you do your bit, we're happy
- Holidays - 25 days of paid holiday every year, so take that trip of a lifetime
- Social Events - Our Social Club organise regular events including an annual family day, office football tournaments and after work activities that every team member can get involved in
- Gym Membership - Want to keep yourself fit while working here? We help provide gym membership for a number of local gyms
Company HQ
Hackney Wick, London, UK
Leadership
Miles Jacobson
(Studio Director)Governor of East London Arts and Music since 2019. Industry Ambassador and Member of the Entertainment Fundraising Committee for War Child UK since 2006.
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