Senior Game UI UX Engineer

Company: Red Elk

Website: Visit Website

Business Type: Startup

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: Others

Funding Stage: Bootstrapped

Industry: Gaming

Salary Range: ₹ 25-30 Lacs PA

Job Description

At Red Elk Studious (www.redelk.co), we’re crafting immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences. Our latest endeavor is a partnership with Battle Creek Games, USA on next-gen open sandbox hunting simulation game that pushes the boundaries of realism, exploration, and player freedom. We're seeking a Senior UI/UX Designer to shape every touchpoint of the player experience—from HUDs and menus to progression screens and mission flows.

Role Overview

As Senior UI/UX Designer, you will lead the design and implementation of the game’s user interface and interaction systems, ensuring clarity, immersion, and usability across all player journeys. You’ll work closely with design, engineering, and art teams to craft elegant, intuitive UI that enhances core systems like weapons management, player progression, mission tracking, and event participation.

Key Responsibilities

• UI/UX Strategy & Design Execution Define and execute the overall UX strategy for the game’s UI, from wireframes and information architecture to high-fidelity mockups and final assets.
• Gameplay System Integration

Design Intuitive User Experiences For Complex Systems Such As

Gun upgrades and customization

Progression and skill trees

Mission flow and objectives

Events and live challenges

Leaderboards and player stats

Inventory and loadout management

• HUD & In-Game UI Craft immersive and unobtrusive HUDs, ensuring players have access to key information like ammo, tracking data, stealth status, and mission objectives without clutter or confusion.
• Player Feedback & Usability Collaborate with UX Researchers and QA to collect and apply player feedback to improve accessibility, readability, and feature discoverability.
• Prototyping & Iteration Create rapid prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Unreal Engine UMG/Blueprints. Collaborate closely with engineers to implement and polish designs in-game.
• Cross-Department Collaboration Work hand-in-hand with gameplay, systems design, and narrative to ensure a consistent and seamless user journey across game loops and UI surfaces.
• Platform Adaptation Ensure all UI/UX elements function fluidly across platforms (PC and console), including input navigation and resolution scaling.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) / Metrics for Success

• Player Usability Scores High usability and accessibility scores during playtesting sessions across key UI flows.
• Task Completion Rate Increased success and speed in user task completion (e.g., customizing a weapon, tracking a mission, checking stats).
• Iteration Velocity Efficient UX iteration cycles based on feedback, achieving functional prototypes and polished UI within defined sprint timelines.
• Bug-Free Implementation Minimal UI-related bugs in QA/testing phases, particularly on multi-platform builds.
• Player Retention & Engagement Positive impact on progression system engagement and event participation due to intuitive and rewarding UI design.
• Cross-Team Satisfaction Strong collaboration scores from product, art, and engineering—reflecting effective communication and streamlined implementation.
• UI/UX Consistency & Aesthetic Quality A cohesive and visually polished UI style that enhances the game’s tone and immersiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in UI/UX design for games, with at least one shipped title in a senior or lead role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both interaction design and visual UI across complex systems.
• Proficient with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine (UMG) or similar implementation pipelines.
• Excellent understanding of information architecture, game flow, player psychology, and UX best practices.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on open-world or system-heavy games.
• Understanding of controller-first UI/UX design for consoles.
• Passion for simulation, tactical shooters, or hunting genres.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards and localization workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses
• Health and benefits comparable to the best companies in India
• Ownership and impact on a genre-defining title
• Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid)
• Creative autonomy and ownership
• A collaborative and respectful team culture

Shape The Hunt, Define The Experience

If you thrive on designing elegant, immersive interfaces that players love—and you’re ready to help define the feel of a new benchmark in open sandbox simulation—we’d love to talk.