We're an indie game developer working on a pirate themed 2D roguelike strategy, turn-based game centered around ships, cannons, and exploring the seas. The player manages a shipyard, recruits crews, builds cannons, and battles rival ships in tactical combat. We’re looking for a UX Designer to elevate the player experience by refining usability, visual feedback, and overall game feel through strong UX, UI, and juicy effects.

About the Game 

Our current project is a pirate-themed 2D roguelike strategy game built on Unity where players command multi-deck ships, recruit unique crew, and unleash tactical cannon battles on the high seas. Inspired by games like Monster Train and Slay the Spire, it blends turn-based tactical combat with the unpredictability of roguelike exploration. 

Responsibilities 

• Onboard onto the existing Unity project and become familiar with current systems and workflows.
• Own and improve the UX and UI across the full project, ensuring clarity, consistency, and strong player guidance.
• Add “juice” throughout the game: transitions, VFX, feedback, and micro-interactions that make actions feel satisfying and alive.
• Collaborate closely with the team during playtests and reviews.
• Attend playtests and work with the game director to analyze player feedback and build clear action plans to enhance the player experience.
• Iterate quickly on UX/UI solutions based on testing results and design goals.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of Unity, including UI systems, VFX integration, and implementation workflows.
• Strong practical UX skills, with a focus on usability, player flow, and feedback.
• A strong eye for juice, polish, and moment-to-moment feel (timing, easing, effects, sound hooks, etc.).
• Ability to work quickly, independently, and proactively in a remote setup.
• Comfortable taking ownership and making UX/UI decisions without heavy oversight.

Why Join?

• You love cannons! 
• The game is already playable, so your work will immediately improve the player experience.
• Creative freedom to shape the UX, UI, and feel of the entire game.
• Flexible, remote-friendly collaboration.
• Paid contract (scope and rate negotiable depending on experience).

Why this might not be good fit for you

• You prefer purely visual work without thinking about player behavior or usability.
• You’re uncomfortable iterating rapidly based on playtest feedback.
• You need highly structured direction rather than owning your domain.
• Remote collaboration and self-management are difficult for you.

Job Information 

• Job Type: Freelance/Contract.
• Duration: 3 months, with possibility of extension. 
• Location: Remote (team based in Saudi GMT+3).

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking the apply button and filling out the application to submit your resume/portfolio. If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at: jobs@meemwow.games