Description Position at Creative Assembly

We are looking for a skilled UI/UX designer to join our talented and motivated UI team working on the Total War franchise at our headquarters in Horsham. This is a unique opportunity to work on our next tentpole feature. 
 
Working directly with the UI Lead, the right candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent creative, technical, and visual skills. You will be an accomplished designer capable of prototyping and designing intuitive and beautiful and usable interfaces that immerse the players and improve their overall experience. This is an excellent opportunity to hone and expand your design skills to a high level, working on one of the industry’s most interface rich game franchises  This role is Hybrid and has an expectation of 2 days per week in our Horsham studio. Further details can be discussed during the recruitment process 
 
Please note that applications for this role must include a portfolio (attached or as a link) and applications without such will not be considered. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 
As a UI/UX Designer you will work closely with game designers to iteratively create UI for new features and implement those features with the help of the development team. You will be responsible for creating accessible and intuitive experiences according to the best industry standards, while also pushing the boundaries of UI in games. 
 On a day-to-day basis, you will: Interact and collaborate with team members from different departments (design, art, programming) to provide UI solutions and build features from scratch – from initial research to interactive prototypes and in-game implementation to high-fidelity mockups Use data from user tests, surveys and quantitative data gathering to iterate and improve your designs Create high-quality assets that respect the visual style guide Design layouts that respect the overall design system and established UX patterns Provide and maintain technical documentation of the features you work on Work with outsource partners as required Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Essential 

Excellent UI/UX design skills including – wireframing, interaction design, prototyping, informational hierarchy Visual design skills including – composition, typography, iconography, layout, colour theory  A good working knowledge of industry standard tools such as: Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects Technical knowledge and a desire to learn in-house implementation tools Attention to detail and a passion for making quality products A problem-solving mindset with the ability to take ownership & responsibility Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively  Solid understanding of UX methodologies and how they apply to game design A strong team player with the ability to both provide and accept constructive advice/feedback from colleagues.   Ability to create as well as adapt to and follow a variety of artistic styles Fluent in English, both written and spoken  
Desirable Interested in why things work, not just what and how Experience with game production pipelines and tools / 1 shipped title Experience in motion design Wide understanding of the full range of games in the strategy genre Deep understanding of Total War games Understanding of user research methods 

 

About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
 
We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.
 
We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidaysBespoke relocation package for you and your dependentsPrivate medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screeningGenerous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidaysJoin our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led groupSeason ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on siteWellbeing support and virtual confidential counsellingCommunity activities including parties, football and more.Our studio sites have disabled access. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
 Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.