UX Designer (f/m/d)

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
3-5 Years Experience
Gaming • News + Entertainment • eSports
The Role
Klang is seeking a UX/UI Designer to work on creating immersive user experiences for SEED, a persistent world MMO project that aims to bring people together through engaging media experiences and strong communities. Responsibilities include designing interfaces, developing design systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, creating documentation, analyzing user feedback, and staying updated on industry trends. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of UX & UI Design experience, proficiency in design tools like Figma and Adobe Suite, problem-solving skills, and experience in cross-functional teamwork. Bonus points for experience in gaming, virtual worlds, mobile applications, UI animation, graphic design, React, Unity, and user research methods.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Klang, we create entertainment experiences that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.

At the heart of Klang is SEED, an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself.

We aspire to bring people together through engaging media experiences and by building strong communities.It's a super exciting project, but for us to achieve a goal like this, we are going to need your help!

At Klang, we create products that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.

We’re in search of a UX/UI Designer (f/m/d) who can play a pivotal role in creating what we believe will be the first MMO of its kind.

So, who would you be working with?

You would sit in our UX/UI team, responsible for crafting intuitive and immersive user experiences in SEED. This team works from our Klang HQ in Berlin. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design, ensuring that SEED is not just a game, but a living, breathing world.

So, what would you be doing?

  • Designing and developing innovative user interfaces, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that support player needs and enhance the overall user experience in SEED.
  • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive design system that includes reusable UI components, visual styles, and interaction patterns, ensuring consistency across all game features and platforms in SEED.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including game designers, artists, and programmers, to ensure successful implementation and iteration of UX/UI design features.
  • Creating clear and concise UX/UI documentation, including journey maps, user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes, to effectively communicate design concepts and requirements to the team.
  • Analyzing game data, usability testing results, and player feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in user experience and interface design.
  • Staying informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to maintain a cutting-edge understanding of UX design principles and techniques.
  • Participating in regular design reviews and providing constructive feedback to help shape the future direction of the game.

You could be the person we are searching for if you have…

  • 3+ years of experience in UX & UI Design (Bonus points for work in Games)
  • A portfolio showcasing your design expertise.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a data-informed approach to design decisions.
  • Effective communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Bonus points for…

  • Experience with virtual worlds, life-simulation, or sandbox games.
  • Experience in Games 
  • Experience with Mobile applications
  • Skills in UI Animation and interactive design.
  • Graphic design proficiency.
  • Familiarity with React or similar languages.
  • Familiarity with Unity.
  • Knowledge of user research methods.



If you don’t feel that you quite meet all the requirements above, but the position still excites you and you think you would love to work for Klang, reach out! We still want to hear from you.

At Klang, we create products that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future.
At the heart of Klang is SEED an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself.
We explicitly encourage applications from applicants from groups underrepresented in games/tech spaces. We value all kinds of backgrounds and walks of life.


Top Skills

React
Unity
The Company
Berlin
121 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Klang is an independent game development studio based in Berlin. It was founded by three Icelanders in the spring of 2013.

In July 2015, Klang launched its first project, ReRunners: Race for the World, for iOS and Android devices, which was extremely well-received by both the gaming press and the gaming community.

Now, Klang is working on its next project, Seed, a simulation MMO utilizing SpatialOS technology

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