Senior Technical Artist, UI (Sand Table)

Anduril Industries•Seattle, WA

About The Position

As a UI Artist on the Sand Table team, you will be instrumental in delivering next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities into XR headsets. You will own the visual design language and user interface experience that enables our customers worldwide to interact with complex military simulations and briefing tools in immersive environments.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional 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.