User Interface Designer

Pocket Gems develops free-to-play mobile games that are ridiculously fun. Pocket Gems was founded in 2009 by Daniel Terry and Harlan Crystal. Their first products pioneered the free to play mobile games industry and have delighted and entertained millions of players.

Pocket Gems is looking for a user interface / user experience designer with strong interests and capabilities in the design and development of engaging user experience in mobile games. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem solving skills and independent self-direction, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This individual excels at providing both highly analytical as well as highly creative ideas to a design engagement. The candidate will also have experience in a fast-paced and innovative development environment. An understanding of contemporary user-centered design methodologies is a must.

• Executing visual design as a part of the Episode Product Team
• Creating and maintaining design standards, documentation and execution
• Graphic design with the Episode Creative Marketing team
• Consulting with clients and lead experience architect
• Competitive and comparative analysis on current standards and trends
• Performing other duties as assigned

• 4+ years of designing user interfaces for mobile, web, or apps
• Strong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication ability, drawing skills and sketchbook technique
• Exceptional design skills, production value and attention to detail
• Fundamental art skills: color theory, composition, typography, graphic design
• Experience in wireframing, prototyping, design testing, and rapid iteration
• Experience with user interface design patterns and standard UCD methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Affinity for Episode’s target demographic and the products and apps they use
• Experience with the best tools for the task (eg. Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Invision, Origami, Framer, etc.)