The Role
Design and deliver engaging mobile game user experiences from concept through launch. Collaborate with product, art, design, and engineering; create wireframes, flows, prototypes, and visual designs; integrate UI assets into Unity; present work to stakeholders and document design decisions.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Kin Care & Holidays*
100% Covered Medical and Company-Sponsored Dental & Vision (Plans Vary)*
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, & More*
Wellness Activities & Programs
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave*
Happy Hours
Company Events
*Only applies to full-time positions.
Currently, we are on the hunt for a talented UI/UX Designer who will help contribute to the success of our games! You will work in the mobile gaming space to create amazing user experiences.
** In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website or a pdf showcasing recent artwork upon application.
** In order to be considered, you MUST provide us with either a link to an online portfolio, website or a pdf showcasing recent artwork upon application.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, concept art, game design and engineering.
- Work with the UI/UX team to define, design and implement fun and innovative solutions for the product direction, visuals, and experience.
- Execute at all stages of the product from concept to final product launch.
- Create wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Present designs and key milestone deliverables to peers and stakeholders while clearly communicating design rationale.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience integrating UI assets into Unity.
- Experience creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, visual designs, and mobile prototypes as well as clear documentation.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD or other prototyping tools.
- Must clearly demonstrate a very strong understanding of advanced graphic design principles, while still adhering to the product's overall style guide.
- Must be able to scope work, set project deadlines and deliver on time.
- Must be able to give and receive feedback gracefully.
- Must demonstrate UI / UX design skills with a strong portfolio.
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technology.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience creating animated mockups of UI flows and transition-prototypes.
- Knowledge of motion design principles.
- Previous experience working on casual mobile games
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance. Pay Range: $75,000 — $110,000 salary per year.
CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN:
- Company news and events on our LinkedIn
- Company Blog
- Employee Feedback on our Comparably page
- Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is a leading entertainment studio with a proven track record of creating some of the world’s most beloved casual puzzle and story-driven mobile games. As the creative force behind fan-favorite, award-winning titles such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop, Jam City develops engaging and dynamic games that become an enduring part of our players’ lives. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with a global network of studios and talent. For more information, please visit www.jamcity.com.
Skills Required
- Provide an online portfolio, website, or PDF showcasing recent artwork upon application
- Experience integrating UI assets into Unity
- Experience creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, visual designs, and mobile prototypes with clear documentation
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD or other prototyping tools
- Strong understanding of advanced graphic design principles while adhering to product style guides
- Ability to scope work, set project deadlines, and deliver on time
- Ability to give and receive feedback gracefully
- Up-to-date with the latest UI trends, techniques, and technology
- Experience creating animated mockups of UI flows and transition-prototypes
- Knowledge of motion design principles
- Previous experience working on casual mobile games
Jam City Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jam City and has not been reviewed or approved by Jam City.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are consistently characterized as strong, including medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance. Solid coverage is highlighted as a plus across benefits descriptions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous or “unlimited” PTO alongside paid holidays, sick leave, bereavement, and parental leave is widely listed. These time-off provisions are positioned as strengths even when base pay may not be top-of-market.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as pet-friendly offices, commuter benefits, snacks/drinks, company events, and wellness activities are commonly showcased. Remote/hybrid options further support day-to-day flexibility and work–life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Jam City is an award-winning entertainment company providing unique and deeply engaging mobile games that are played by tens of millions of people across the globe. Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto. The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science and audience insights.
