UI/UX Designer - Interactive Games in Aylesford

About 501 Entertainment Limited ("501") Founded in 2018, 501 Entertainment is the global leader in social entertainment systems, dedicated to bringing innovative and engaging solutions to the market. As a pioneering tech company, we specialise in developing competitive socialising equipment. Our mission is to transform traditional activities, such as darts, golf, and more into digitally enhanced experiences that bring people together in fun and engaging ways.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a creative and experienced UI/UX Designer to help shape the future of social entertainment. You’ll design immersive digital experiences for interactive games played in live hospitality venues, blending physical gameplay, motion, and technology into unforgettable moments people genuinely love. If you're excited by the idea of designing for the intersection where the physical and digital world collide, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you! At 501 we value craftsmanship and welcome applications for this role from those with an eye for detail and originality. A portfolio clearly showing your capabilities is essential when applying.

What we’re looking for

• UI/UX Design: Take ownership of the creative journey of your projects from early ideas, player flow and wireframes, through to polished, launch‑ready experiences. A balance of creative vision and user‑focused practicality is required.
• Creativity: Craft exceptional, high quality player experiences and visual assets in‑keeping with the style of game or interface.
• Motion Graphics: Bring interfaces to life with motion, animation, and satisfying interactions that make gameplay feel smooth, rewarding, and memorable, and, where necessary, be responsible for handing these to developers in a clear and concise manner for final production.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with designers, developers, and cross‑functional teams to create polished, cohesive player experiences.

Skills and Experience

• UX Design: A solid and demonstrable understanding of UX principles, user needs and motivations and the empathy and ability to apply this knowledge to designs. Strong experience and knowledge of the UX process, user flows, wireframing etc. User research experience is an advantage as is previous UX experience with games.
• UI Design: A flair for artistry and ability to create layouts and visual assets to a very high standard. Strong attention to detail. Game visual design experience is highly desirable, but not essential. Experience with touchpanel interfaces also advantageous.
• Technical Proficiency: Experienced in the use of design software, particularly Figma and the Adobe suite. Proficiency using motion graphics software such as Rive and/or After Effects. An understanding of front‑end code such as HTML and CSS and an interest in how designs will be built. A strong technical understanding is a distinct advantage.
• Self‑Motivated: Proactive and able to manage own time, set priorities, and consistently move projects forward with initiative and minimal oversight.
• Collaboration: Must be experienced in working closely with other designers, developers and members of the wider cross‑functional team.
• Flexibility: Willing and keen to utilise design skills in other areas of the business if required.
• Communication: Clear personable communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Trustworthy: Builds and maintains the trust of others, only makes commitments that can be met.

What we offer

• Collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for progression and increased responsibility as the business scales
• Company‑wide social events
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday off work
• Competitive benefits, including:
• Buying Annual leave scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance Policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice platform, including Employee discounts and a Health & wellbeing programme