UI / UX Designer

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Parents’ Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have Fun and Is Motion Gaming Back?, as they offer a deeper look into our culture, values, and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

Location: Hong KongType: Full TimeReports to: Sr. Director, Design 

As a UI / UX Designer, you’ll be an important part of the product team to help create motion experiences that engage and delight our users. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp on visual craft with a keen eye for detail. You will be responsible for creating engaging interface designs for motion games and experiences, spanning a variety of styles and age ranges. You’ll collaborate closely with our creative and engineering teams to help create the look and feel of new digital products, from conception to execution.

• Design visually compelling interfaces: Work with the team to create the look and feel of brand new motion-based family experiences that appeal to a broad audience, from children to parents, across a range of styles.
• Create UI assets for branded experiences: Design UI assets based on the guidelines of our brand partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with the development team to ensure the quality of UI implementation.
• Maintain visual excellence: Uphold a high standard of craft and execution, delivering polished and professional designs in all projects.

• Portfolio: Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI design, with a focus on visually compelling and well-executed designs.
• Craft: Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles and visual craftsmanship in general.
• Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch).
• Time Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines without compromising on quality.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience: 3+ years of design experience. Previous experience working in the video game industry is a plus, but not required.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located in San Jose, California, USA and Hong Kong. Learn more about us at nex.inc/who-we-are.We encourage applications even if you don’t meet more than 50% of the requirements — we believe that experience comes in many forms!