Jonathan Sloan
About Jonathan Sloan
Jonathan Sloan is a Lead UX Designer and UI Artist with extensive experience in the gaming industry. He has worked for notable companies such as Kabam, Microsoft, and Manticore Games Inc., and has expertise in wireframe design, user flow charts, and prototype development.
Work at Manticore Games
Jonathan Sloan has been employed at Manticore Games Inc. since 2018, where he serves as the Lead UX Designer and UI Artist. His role involves overseeing user experience design and user interface artistry, contributing to the development of engaging gaming experiences. Manticore Games is known for its innovative approach to game development, and Sloan's expertise plays a crucial part in shaping the user interaction aspects of their projects.
Previous Experience at Kabam
Before joining Manticore Games, Jonathan Sloan worked at Kabam from 2012 to 2016 as the Lead UX Designer and UI Artist. During his four years in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focused on enhancing user experiences and interfaces for various gaming products. His contributions helped to elevate the quality of user engagement within Kabam's offerings.
Founding Fire Giant Entertainment
Jonathan Sloan founded Fire Giant Entertainment, where he worked from 2016 to 2018. This two-year venture in the San Francisco Bay Area allowed him to explore his entrepreneurial interests while applying his design skills in a leadership capacity. His experience in this role contributed to his overall expertise in the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Sloan has a strong background in UX design and UI artistry, with expertise in creating pre-visualizations using Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects. He is skilled in asset production and building graphical user interfaces in Unity, utilizing both native GUI tools and NGUI. His specialization includes wireframe design, UX storyboarding, and user flow charts, which are essential for effective user experience development.
Consulting and Teaching Experience
In addition to his design roles, Jonathan Sloan worked as a UX/UI Consultant at GREE International Entertainment, Inc. for a brief period in 2016. He also served as a Game Development Instructor at the Academy of Art University for three months in the same year. These experiences reflect his commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise within the gaming and design communities.