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Company Overview:

My Arcade® is a dynamic and innovative gaming company specializing in retro-style video game products. With a passion for nostalgia and a commitment to delivering engaging gameplay experiences, we're seeking a talented UI/UX Graphic Designer to join our award-winning design team. If you're an enthusiastic gamer with a knack for creating intuitive user interfaces reminiscent of classic gaming eras, we want to hear from you! Please visit our websites to learn about our company and products: www.myarcade.com

Position Overview:

As a UI/UX Graphic Designer focused on retro video games, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital user interface experience of our products. You will collaborate closely with our design and development team to create captivating user interfaces that evoke the essence of 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and arcade gaming aesthetics. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of screen resolutions, digital color palettes, and be able to translate nostalgic gaming elements into modern, user-friendly interfaces. This role will also be involved with the creation of visually-engaging, infographic style, printed user guides and tutorial videos for the use of our products. This position is located onsite at our Torrance, CA. headquarters. Submission of a portfolio including projects that have reached mass-production is required. To be considered for this position applicants must send a resumé and portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for retro-style video game products across various screen resolutions and platforms.
• Design and preparation of artwork assets.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to communicate design concepts and iterate based on feedback.
• Ensure consistency in design language, style, and branding across all UI components.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices related to retro gaming UI/UX.
• Design and prepare clear, visually engaging user guides that combine written instructions with illustrations, diagrams, screenshots, icons, and step-by-step visuals to help customers understand and use our products.
• Develop and maintain layouts for product documentation, including instruction manuals, quick-start guides, and other printed materials, ensuring consistency, readability, and alignment with brand standards.
• Support packaging design by creating and updating packaging artwork, layouts, product callouts, feature panels, and other graphic elements as needed.
• Prepare and revise production-ready artwork for packaging and user guides, following established specifications, templates, and print-production requirements.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a UI/UX Graphic Designer, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in designing user interfaces for retro video games.
• Ability to create pixel art and sprite animations is a plus.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or equivalent software. Familiarity with Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects is a plus.
• Familiarity with building UIs for various screen resolutions and platforms.
• Knowledgeable about 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and arcade digital color palettes.
• Passion for video games, particularly retro gaming, with a deep understanding of gaming culture and history.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Graphic Design, Digital Arts, or a related field.
• Strong layout and information-design skills, with the ability to present instructions and product information clearly through a combination of text and visuals.
• Experience creating user guides, instruction manuals, visual instructions, or other multi-page product documentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging design and print-production workflows, including preparing and revising artwork for production.
• Comfortable working onsite at our Torrance, CA.

office 5 days per week.

Compensation:

$70k-90k salary commensurate with skills and experience Medical/Dental/Vision benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off and holiday pay

Pay:

$70,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Work Location:

In person