UI / Digital Designer - The Sims FreePlay!

Job Description

• Located next to Southern Cross Station
• Modern studio with excellent employee benefits
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, and coffee!

The Company

We are EA and we make games – how cool is that? In fact, we entertain millions of people across the globe with the most amazing and immersive interactive software in the industry. But making games is hard work. That’s why we employ the most creative, passionate people in the industry.

The Studio

Electronic Arts’ Firemonkeys Studio in Melbourne, Australia is highly regarded throughout the industry as a Live Service mobile game studio. We release new meaningful updates on a regular basis for games such as Real Racing 3, The Sims FreePlay, and Need for Speed (see the video above for an example of our recent pregnancy update).

The Role

We’re looking for a highly talented and dedicated UI / Digital Designer who thrives in a live service environment. In this diverse role, you will design, build and implement our mobile games user interfaces, from initial flows and wireframes, through to prototypes and final in game layouts in addition to animations and effects.
Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Create and produce artwork in accordance with the direction of the Art Lead, Designer and Producer.
• Design and implement an aesthetically appealing, innovative and engaging user-experience.
• Work closely with designers and programmers to implement and problem solve designs.
• Work within a small, motivated team and communicate effectively.
• Work within an existing and ongoing UI design with graphical and technical limitations.
• Report status of the project to all key stakeholders across studio functions.

You Will Have

• Proven industry experience in UI for video games, web or digital platforms.
• A strong design portfolio
• A well-rounded knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash or After Effects
• Ability to learn in-house UI development tools
• The ability to conceptualize abstract concepts into impressive on-screen visuals and animation
• Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of current UX Design methodologies an advantage
  

The Perks

• Modern studio, located next to Southern Cross Station.
• Subsidised health care programme and gym allowance.
• Excellent employee benefits, bonuses and share options.
• Subsidised games and consoles, with additional games available to take home to play.
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit and hot drinks.
• Friday night socials and regular team building outings.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the apply now button. To learn more about a career with EA, please visit https://www.ea.com/careers. For inquiries, please contact [email protected]