UI/UX Designer - 6 Month Contract

Blackbird Interactive•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$90,000 - CA$110,000•Remote

About The Position

Blackbird Interactive is seeking an experienced UI/UX Designer for a 6-month contract role. The primary focus is to adapt a large, established simulation game to new platforms and display environments, ensuring intuitive, readable, and natural user experiences. This involves working closely with design, art, engineering, and production teams to evaluate and improve existing interfaces, create solutions for new input methods and screen sizes, and translate a PC-first experience to feel native on its target platform. The ideal candidate enjoys solving usability challenges, reimagining complex interfaces, and enhancing player interaction with games.

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in UI/UX design for games including UI design, UX thinking, user flows, wireframing, and problem-solving skills
Experience designing interfaces for complex gameplay systems or feature-rich applications
Strong understanding of information hierarchy, readability, usability, accessibility, and interaction design principles
Familiarity with industry-standard design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar
Understanding of controller-first UX patterns, navigation flows, and platform-specific user expectations
Ability to work independently, manage tasks, and iterate on feedback in a production environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working closely with designers, artists, engineers, and QA
Ability to clearly communicate design intent through mockups, documentation, presentations, and discussions

Nice To Haves

Experience working on game ports, remasters, or platform adaptations
Interest in accessibility, usability, and player comfort
Experience designing UI for simulation, strategy, management, or other systems-heavy games
Background in visual design, typography, iconography, and information visualization
Experience conducting or participating in user testing and applying findings to improve designs
Familiarity with console, PC, and cross-platform user experience considerations
Passion for creating elegant, intuitive interfaces that make complex systems approachable and enjoyable across a variety of platforms

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design, art, engineering, and production to adapt existing UI and UX systems for new platforms while preserving core gameplay workflows and player expectations
Review existing interfaces and identify opportunities to improve navigation, readability, accessibility, and overall user experience
Design user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interface layouts that support new input methods and platform-specific interaction patterns
Identify UX friction points introduced by platform transitions and develop solutions that improve clarity, usability, and player comfort
Maintain consistency with the established visual style, information hierarchy, and interaction patterns of the original game
Participate in reviews, playtests, and usability evaluations, using player feedback and observations to refine designs
Advocate for usability, accessibility, and player-centered design throughout development