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I'm a senior UI/UX designer and visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience creating intuitive, story-driven digital experiences across gaming, mobile, and experimental platforms. I turn complex systems into clear, engaging flows and build scalable design libraries that teams can rely on. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and aligning user-centered design with business goals. My work champions visual storytelling and accessible design, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring—most recently as a Digital Design Instructor at Emily Carr University—where I help students connect narrative ideas with practical design workflows.…I'm a senior UI/UX designer and visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience creating intuitive, story-driven digital experiences across gaming, mobile, and experimental platforms. I turn complex systems into clear, engaging flows and build scalable design libraries that teams can rely on. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and aligning user-centered design with business goals. My work champions visual storytelling and accessible design, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring—most recently as a Digital Design Instructor at Emily Carr University—where I help students connect narrative ideas with practical design workflows.

Joe Gianoglio

UI Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm a senior UI/UX designer and visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience creating intuitive, story-driven digital experiences across gaming, mobile, and experimental platforms. I turn complex systems into clear, engaging flows and build scalable design libraries that teams can rely on. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and aligning user-centered design with business goals. My work champions visual storytelling and accessible design, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring—most recently as a Digital Design Instructor at Emily Carr University—where I help students connect narrative ideas with practical design workflows.…I'm a senior UI/UX designer and visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience creating intuitive, story-driven digital experiences across gaming, mobile, and experimental platforms. I turn complex systems into clear, engaging flows and build scalable design libraries that teams can rely on. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and aligning user-centered design with business goals. My work champions visual storytelling and accessible design, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring—most recently as a Digital Design Instructor at Emily Carr University—where I help students connect narrative ideas with practical design workflows.

Available to hire

I’m a senior UI/UX designer and visual storyteller with 10+ years of experience creating intuitive, story-driven digital experiences across gaming, mobile, and experimental platforms. I turn complex systems into clear, engaging flows and build scalable design libraries that teams can rely on.

I excel at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring junior designers, and aligning user-centered design with business goals. My work champions visual storytelling and accessible design, and I enjoy teaching and mentoring—most recently as a Digital Design Instructor at Emily Carr University—where I help students connect narrative ideas with practical design workflows.

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English

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Work Experience

Senior UI / UX Lead at Magmic Inc.

July 31, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Led UX design across MLB Diamond Inc., a mobile sports sim title, from concept to launch; designed onboarding, monetized progression systems, and UI flows; produced animated prototypes to convey interactive flows; mentored junior designers; conducted team health surveys to boost morale and remote collaboration.

Senior UI / UX Lead at Bkom Studios

December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Promoted into lead UI/UX role after overhauling key systems for Sunday Gold, including the mission board, combat HUD, and inventory flow; directed UX design for Contraband multiplayer/UX; led UX and visual design for web platforms supporting WEB3 titles; facilitated design feedback loops and team health initiatives; delivered interactive prototypes and design specs using Miro and XD, with Unity implementation for test builds.

Senior UI/UX Designer at BKOM Studios

March 31, 2023 - March 31, 2023

Overhauled core UI for Sunday Gold (Team17), improving clarity and retention; led BKOM's design team in collaboration with Avalanche Studios on Contraband multiplayer UX; designed LEGO Space Exploration app UI for kids; contributed to web and marketing product design projects.

Digital Design Instructor & Curriculum Developer at Emily Carr University of Art + Design

January 1, 2023 - November 24, 2025

Designed and taught game design and UI/UX courses for teens and adults; authored flagship curriculum; led in-person and online classes; integrated industry-relevant workflows into continuing studies; collaborated with faculty to evolve interdisciplinary programming.

UI / UX Designer at Sprung Studios

February 28, 2021 - February 28, 2021

Delivered UI/UX design for gaming and SaaS clients; created feature UI, wireframes, and prototypes; balanced fidelity with speed under tight stakeholder feedback loops.

UI + 2D Artist at Hot Head Games

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Created UI elements and 2D art assets for multiple titles; contributed to overall visual language and on-screen clarity.

UI /UX Designer at Clipwaire Games

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Worked on UI/UX design across projects within a fast-paced agency environment; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive interfaces.

Senior UI + 2D Artist at Koolhaus Games

December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Led UI and 2D art production across projects; helped drive a cohesive visual system and asset pipeline for mobile and PC titles.

UI + 2D Artist at FingerFood Studios

December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014

UI and 2D art contributions across multiple game projects; collaborated with design and art teams to deliver polished interfaces.

UI Artist at Blue Bat Games

December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012

UI art production and asset creation for internal and partnered projects.

UI + Concept Artist at Overinteractive Media

December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011

UI and concept art contributions across multiple projects, shaping the visual language and user experience.