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Volley · 20 hours ago

Game UI/UX Artist (Contract)

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level

$100/hr - $125/hr

5+ years exp

Volley is building innovative gaming experiences that reach millions of players across Smart TV platforms. They are seeking a Contract UI/UX Designer to translate game visual identities into polished, functional interfaces for Smart TV platforms, focusing on creating intuitive designs optimized for family gaming in the living room.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Casual GamesDigital EntertainmentGamingMedia and EntertainmentPodcastSpeech Recognition

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Design high-fidelity game screens that apply established visual languages (created by our Visual Development Artists) to functional UI flows across all game modes and screens

Build comprehensive Figma prototypes covering main game flows, ensuring smooth navigation patterns optimized for remote control and 10-foot viewing distances

Create scalable design systems including typography hierarchies, color applications, component libraries, layout grids, and interaction patterns specifically for Smart TV platforms

Produce developer-ready documentation with detailed wireflows, annotations, component specs, and asset libraries structured for engineering handoff and implementation

Collaborate with Visual Development Artists to ensure visual consistency and faithful application of IP across all screens while optimizing for usability

Partner with motion designers and sound designers on animation timing, transitions, and audio-visual sync to create cohesive feedback moments

Design within technical constraints including 60fps at 1080p performance targets, texture budgets, remote navigation patterns, and Smart TV browser limitations

Support engineering through implementation, working collaboratively to refine designs during development and ensuring quality through QA phases

Incorporate user research feedback to iterate on flows, information hierarchy, and interaction patterns based on playtesting insights

Qualification

Game UI DesignFigmaTV UI DesignDesign SystemsAccessibility StandardsUser ResearchMotion DesignWebGL OptimizationCollaboration Skills

Required

5+ years designing game UI or product interfaces with a strong portfolio showcasing polished, functional interface design and design system creation

Deep understanding of TV/10-foot UI design, including legibility at distance, remote navigation patterns, couch gaming contexts, and platform-specific constraints (Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, LG)

Exceptional Figma skills for building organized, scalable design systems and developer-friendly files with proper component structures and documentation

Game UX instincts for creating clear information hierarchy during gameplay, memorable celebration moments, and intuitive navigation flows

Strong collaboration skills for working with visual development artists, motion designers, engineers, and researchers—you know how to maintain creative vision while solving practical problems

Experience with design handoff and implementation support, ensuring designs translate successfully from Figma to production

Understanding of accessibility standards including color contrast (WCAG AA), focus states for remote navigation, and inclusive design principles