Job Description

Location: Yokohama Office (Remote options may be considered)

About Rapsodo Inc.: Rapsodo Inc. is a leading sports technology and analytics company that uses computer vision and machine learning to help athletes maximize their performance. Our proprietary applications range from simulating realistic 18-hole rounds at Pebble Beach to optimizing MLB pitchers' efficiency. Our partners include all 30 MLB teams, MLB, USA Baseball, Golf Digest, PGA of America, and over 1,000 NCAA athletic departments.

As we expand internationally and venture into the gaming market, we are seeking a hands-on, driven Game UI/UX Designer/Interactive Designer. This role offers a unique opportunity to create cutting-edge, engaging, and accessible sports technology products that help athletes and aspiring players unlock their full potential while having fun.

Role Overview: As a Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for crafting intuitive, visually stunning, and engaging user experiences for our gaming applications. You will collaborate with international teams and stakeholders to design best-in-class interfaces that enhance the user experience, helping to shape the future of sports technology in gaming.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Benchmarking: Research and analyze current gaming trends and competitor products to inform design decisions and ensure our offerings are at the forefront of the market.

• Create Wireframes: Develop wireframes for complete app experiences, outlining user flows, interface structure, and interactions.

• Design Concepts: Create initial concept designs for app interfaces, ensuring that they are intuitive, visually appealing, and user-centric.

• Develop Interaction Concepts: Propose interaction designs that enhance the player experience, with a focus on engagement and ease of use.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with stakeholders and team members from international offices (Turkey, US, and Singapore) to ensure designs align with business and user needs.

Requirements

• Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).

• Aesthetic Sensibility: A solid aesthetic foundation, with the ability to create designs that drive user engagement and enjoyment.

• Gaming Experience: A “gamer” mindset is essential, with a solid understanding of game mechanics and user interaction within games.

• Sports Knowledge: A passion for or experience in golf, baseball or any sports is a plus.

• Education: Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, with a passion for creative problem-solving.

• English Proficiency: Conversational communication skills in English, Business English is not required.
• Location: Must be able to work in-person from our Yokohama office.

Why Join Us: At Rapsodo, you’ll have the chance to work on innovative sports-tech products and collaborate with passionate teams across the globe. We value creativity, user-centric design, and the ability to drive impactful change in the sports and gaming industries. Join us and help redefine the intersection of sports, technology, and gaming.