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thatgamecompany · 1 month ago

Senior UI Technical Designer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$109K/yr - $148K/yr

5+ years exp

thatgamecompany is known for creating beautiful and intuitive UI that enhances the emotional experiences of their games. They are seeking a talented Senior UI Technical Designer to collaborate with the UI team and other departments to develop innovative interfaces, create wireframes, and implement designs in code.

Console GamesDeveloper ToolsFamilyMMO GamesMobileOnline GamesSocial NetworkVideo Games

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with the rest of the UI team to develop intuitive, beautiful, innovative interfaces for our games

Conceptualize new interfaces to solve design problems, and make new features possible

Create wireframes, mockups, and animations to drive development

Do polish passes on pre-existing interfaces and wireframes, to ensure the UI is up to our aesthetic and usability standards game-wide

Create quick-and-dirty prototypes, perform UX tests to validate our hypotheses, and iterate based on the results

Implement the final interface in C++ to be pixel-perfect

Collaborate with team members across various disciplines, and be a general advocate for usability and UI consistency

Mentor fellow designers and help maintain a high quality bar across the team

Qualification

UI DesignC++Graphic DesignC#FigmaIllustration skillsMotion designUser-centered design

Required

5+ years of professional UI Design and engineering experience

Strong Graphic Design skills (excellent eye for typography, color usage, etc.)

Ability to work in a clean, minimal aesthetic

Experience working with Style Guides, and iterating based on art direction

Proficiency in C#, C++, or C for quickly prototyping interfaces

Experienced in industry-standard programs (ie. Illustrator, Photoshop)

Be a self-starter, capable of wearing many hats, and ensuring projects meet their deadlines

Understanding of, and ability to communicate, the user-centered design process

Preferred

Illustration skills

Experience developing multi-platform interfaces, with varying input methods (ie. touch vs. gamepad input)

Experience with UI design/prototyping tools such as Figma

Experience with motion design and animation (After Effects, etc.)

Understanding of HTML Flexbox layout system

Degree in Graphic Design, UI/UX, Fine Arts, or related field

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break

Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.

Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

Pre-tax wellness stipend

Pre-tax work from home stipend

Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match

Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA)

Discount portal for everyday goods and services

Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

Support for personal professional development