UI Technical Designer (Game Development)

TL;DR

UI Technical Designer (Game Development): Integrating design and technology to implement sophisticated UI elements for games with an accent on designing, maintaining, and debugging global UI systems. Focus on optimizing UI performance, enhancing development efficiency, and resolving complex user-experience challenges for captivating gaming experiences.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in our studio in Santa Monica, CA, United States.

Salary: $123,800 – $154,700 USD

Company

hirify.global has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology for nearly 40 years.

What you will do

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to realize and implement sophisticated UI elements.
• Design, maintain, and debug UI global systems to ensure consistency and functionality.
• Integrate assets, execute functionality, and conduct thorough testing of UI components.
• Engage in technical problem-solving to optimize UI performance and enhance user experience.
• Contribute to establishing and optimizing the UI tools pipeline.
• Work hand-in-hand with the QA team to develop robust UI test cases.
• Collaborate with teammates, artists, and game designers to resolve complex user-experience challenges.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience in the gaming industry, focusing on UI or a related field.
• Strong coding abilities supported by a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or commensurate professional experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Lua, or C#.
• Proven expertise with game heads-up display (HUD), navigation interfaces, and player progression systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads effectively, and meet project deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with developing interfaces for gaming controllers.
• Competence in implementing UI animations.
• Familiarity with Photoshop and Illustrator for UI design tasks.
• Experience with C++.

Culture & Benefits

• Contribute to delivering immersive and captivating gaming experiences.
• Work with some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry.
• Committed to innovation within games and welcoming diverse candidates.
• Studio values a broad range of cultural and life experiences for overall well-being and success.
• Focus on high standards of narrative and visual storytelling.

Hiring process

• Candidates should expect to be given a technical interview.
• Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees.