TL;DR

Product Designer (Game Design): Designing and evolving engaging educational games and kids' experiences for a global online education platform with an accent on intuitive UX flows and user research. Focus on transforming playtest insights into UI/UX improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality player experiences.

Location: Remote (any location)

Company

Novakid is an online education platform dedicated to creating the best language learning experience for children aged 4-12 in Europe and Asia.

What you will do

  • Establish and evolve the design system specifically tailored for the Kids Area.
  • Design engaging kids' experiences for both web and mobile platforms.
  • Develop intuitive UX flows aligned with game design objectives.
  • Initiate user research, propose hypotheses, and transform insights from playtests into UI/UX improvements.
  • Collaborate with the art director, game designer, illustrators, developers, and cross-functional designers.
  • Proactively search for and request data to make well-informed design decisions, deconstruct competitors' products, and analyze data with PM and Analytics.

Requirements

  • An online portfolio with B2C web or app design projects is a must.
  • A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in product/UI/UX design with a proven track record of successful application(s).
  • Experience in mobile games and educational products for kids is a must.
  • Design experience in a consumer application, product, or software role.
  • Good understanding of layout/structure, typography, animation, and best practices on various screen sizes, especially on mobile devices.
  • English: B2 level or higher (written and spoken).
  • Passion for gaming and a commitment to creating enriching experiences for young audiences.

Culture & Benefits

  • High autonomy within a cross-functional team of experienced specialists.
  • Opportunity to create holistic game experiences and significant features from scratch.
  • Access to valuable insights through internal playtesting and UX research support.
  • Work on a product with proven market success and a global user base.
  • Make a tangible impact by creating enjoyable educational games that positively influence children's lives worldwide.
  • Full-time remote employment.
  • Flexible working hours (40+ hours per week).
  • Bonuses and option programs are available.