Principal UX/UI Designer - Socialpoint

Let's have fun shaping your future!

We are Socialpoint, a world-renowned mobile game studio proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We’re the creators of hits like Dragon City, Two Dots, Top Troops, and Monster Legends, loved by hundreds of millions of players around the globe. We craft the best social games, bringing joy from Barcelona to the world. Now, we want to bring the world to Barcelona! At Socialpoint, work and play intertwine seamlessly, and we celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome here. Join us for a future where making games is as thrilling as playing them!

Position Overview:

Join Socialpoint’s Two Dots team as a Principal UI/UX Designer, where artistic creativity meets functional game design. Lead the creation of intuitive, visually striking interfaces that captivate players while excelling in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Drive design strategy, craft interactive prototypes, and collaborate across teams to deliver top-tier gaming experiences. This role offers growth opportunities for those eager to expand their expertise and shape the future of game design.

What You'll do:

1. UI/UX Design and Development: Conceptualize and create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity mock-ups, and UI layouts, ensuring exceptional player experiences.

2. Artistic Collaboration and Implementation: Design UI art and visual elements aligned with thematic art styles, prepare assets for Unity integration, and develop functional animations for interactions.

3. Team Collaboration and Ownership: Collaborate with product, design, and art teams while owning UX for multiple game feature pods and setting standards in UI/UX.

4. Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Mentor senior UI/UX staff, participate in critiques and reviews, and share insights with other teams to establish best practices organization-wide.

5. Process Leadership: Define methodologies, create documentation, and participate in retrospectives to continually refine UI/UX strategies and execution.

What You Bring:

1. 6+ years of experience in the game development industry specializing in UX and UI, having worked on 3+ different game titles.
2. Ability to create new assets that adhere to an established visual style and further develop that style, ensuring consistency and innovation in design aesthetics.
3. Specializes in designing for mid-core mobile gaming, leveraging user psychology and prototyping expertise.
4. Skilled in Unity Game Engine, capable of creating and implementing user interfaces in complex game infrastructure.
5. Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adept at quickly acquiring new skills and adapting to changing circumstances.

Bonus Points:

1. Proactively pursues personal, interpersonal, and craft skill development while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship, guiding junior team members in honing their skills.
2. Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, presenting complex ideas convincingly and facilitating consensus-building across teams and locations.
3. Proficient in graphic design principles and industry-standard software, including Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.

What We Offer You:

1. Hybrid working model from home and office. What does this mean? You need to live within commuting distance of our Barcelona office to attend important meetings and events.
2. Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona, if you're not already here.
3. An impressive 25 days of annual leave, not including public holidays.
4. An additional 5 days of annual leave during Christmas.
5. Full catering for breakfast and lunch at the office.
6. Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full.
7. Choose from the latest iOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
8. Free language lessons in English and Spanish.
9. Spotify Premium to add a special soundtrack to your adventure.
10. Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam.
11. Personal development is key for us: enjoy a significant budget to enhance your skills and knowledge, providing real growth opportunities!

Coming to work in the office? Don’t worry – we have you covered. Check out some of our onsite benefits:

1. Gym Facilities: Want to stay in shape? We have state-of-the-art gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
2. New Office: Enjoy our brand-new office, complete with top-tier amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
3. Onsite Physiotherapist: Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
4. Onsite Hairdressers: Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet; it's a Guild perk).

The list just goes on & on... so get your game on and apply now! Click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.