UX/UI Lead

Gameloft Brisbane, part of the global Gameloft family, opened its doors in 2014 and has since delivered hits such as Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little Pony: Mane Merge, the multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail, and Carmen Sandiego. In 2022, our studio was recognised as Studio of the Year at the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs). 

We play a pivotal role in Queensland's economic landscape, currently employing +100 full-time staff in diverse roles—including programmers, artists, designers, producers, QA, audio specialists, management, administration, and marketing professionals.  

Our studio fosters a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation thrive, and where everyone has the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and grow. We believe that success comes from a strong studio culture and striking the right balance—whether it's collaborating with passionate, talented people on exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle offered by Queensland, Australia. 

Employee well-being is a top priority, supported by flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, career development initiatives, and world-class facilities. We actively invest in our team's growth through mentorship, training programs, industry events, and speaking opportunities that empower our people to shine. 

Looking ahead, we are setting our sights on an exciting new direction in game development. Embracing the challenges and opportunities of cross-platform innovation, we are proud to be pioneers in Brisbane's game development landscape.  

As we craft immersive experiences that transcend traditional boundaries and engage players across diverse platforms, we continue to expand our talented team—poised to bring a range of unannounced projects to life. Our studio is home to industry veterans and fresh talent alike, making us more equipped than ever to deliver unforgettable experiences. 

Job Description

As a UI/UX Lead, you will work with a talented and highly collaborative team to develop engaging games for mobile and other platforms. You will be responsible for leading the team, prototyping and producing user interface and experience of our new games with well-known licenses.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of UI developers, UX Designers and UI artists
• Develop engaging and memorable UX experiences for our games
• Rapidly prototype as well as produce end results
• Create high-quality software within industry-standard timelines
• Ensure first-party service requirements compliance
• Break down concepts into manageable targets and create tasks for their backlog to accommodate game design requirements
• Create supplement documentation when required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI and UX development, preferably in the video-game industry
• Experience in leading and mentoring
• Good understanding of mainstream programming languages in games development
• Experience with commercial game engines, preferably Unreal Engine
• Proficiency with Adobe products is beneficial
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with a modern source version-control system (Git, Subversion, or Perforce)
• Effective communication skills with great interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Flexible work model 
• Learning and development programs
• Private Health Insurance and fitness subsidies
• Relaxation space and massage chair
• Access to employee mental health assistance
• Additional leave including birthday, Christmas, and women's health leave
• Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, daily snacks, and a light breakfast
• Social Friday drinks with friendly game tournaments
• Spectacular roof-top terrace with river views and a game room
• Referral program with generous bonuses
• Awesome Gameloft-themed merch
• Studio Mascot - Mr Hendricks, our friendly Dachshund who protects our studio

We can't wait to find our next great talent

• If you want to join a team that values its people and makes really cool games, we want to hear from you You can learn more about what it's like to work at Gameloft by clicking on the videos below.
• Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.

Ready to hit start?

If you're ready to join the quest and help us build the best team for our Brisbane studio, apply now with your CV on LinkedIn or via the Gameloft career page. We're excited to see how you can level up our recruitment game