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Anduril Industries · 18 hours ago

Senior Technical Artist, UI (Sand Table)

Seattle, Washington, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The UI Artist on the Sand Table team will be responsible for owning the visual design language and user interface experience for complex military simulations and briefing tools in immersive environments.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the visual relationship with customers by understanding their UI/UX needs and translating operational requirements into intuitive interface designs

Present and communicate UI design roadmaps and visual directions to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with customer expectations

Collaborate with business lines to scope UI/art deliverables for contract budgets and proposals

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with military stakeholders to ensure UI designs support successful mission outcomes from prototyping through production phases

Design, iterate, and deliver optimized UI systems for XR environments, including HUDs, menus, data visualization, iconography, and interactive elements

Create UI style guides, design systems, and component libraries that scale across wargaming and briefing applications

Proven track record of being self-driven and relentlessly proactive in solving design challenges without waiting for direction

Collaborate closely with engineering and product leads to develop cohesive approaches to UI architecture for future XR programs

Balance aesthetic excellence with functional requirements for military applications in high-stress operational contexts

Design and deliver clear design documentation, visual specifications, and implementation guidelines for engineering teams

Maintain design timelines, asset deliverable schedules, and milestone definitions in partnership with program leadership

Support internal and external communication through design presentations, status updates, and visual reviews

Partner with project managers to ensure UI deliverables align with program milestones and customer expectations

Monitor design scope and iterate based on user feedback, technical constraints, and evolving requirements

Anticipate design system changes required by evolving program needs and XR hardware capabilities

Foster a culture of visual and artistic excellence, trust, open communication, user focus, and continuous improvement

Champion best practices for XR UI art and visual design within the organization

Travel to support customer meetings, user testing sessions, and field evaluations approximately 25% of the time

Qualification

UI art for 3D environmentsExpert proficiency in design toolsFull project lifecycle experienceUnity/UnrealSpatial UI designWork autonomouslyMilitary customersCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Game Design, HCI, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

5+ years of professional experience in UI art or visual design for interactive applications (games, simulations, or software)

3+ years of experience creating and implementing UI art for 3D environments, AR/VR/XR platforms, or game engines (Custom/Unity/Unreal)

Full project lifecycle experience from visual concept and mockup through production and post-launch iteration

Expert proficiency in industry-standard design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, etc.)

Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design skills, including typography, color theory, iconography, and motion graphics for UI. Must demonstrate the ability to create and apply a cohesive visual style to complex, data-dense interfaces

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting design rationale and negotiating design decisions with stakeholders

Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere

Demonstrated success working with competing priorities and aggressive schedules

Comfortable with setting and achieving design goals in an ambiguous environment

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Experience designing military simulations, defense applications, or enterprise visualization tools

Knowledge of spatial UI design principles and ergonomics for XR environments

Experience with motion design and UI animation

Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine UI implementation

Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices

Experience working directly with government or military customers

Active security clearance

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.