Senior UI Technical Designer (12-Month Contract)

PlayStation Global•San Diego, CA

1d•$60 - $80

About The Position

San Diego Studio seeks a highly skilled User Interface Technical Designer to build and support our game's front-end user interfaces. Here, you will partner with interface artists by using redlines and mock-ups to develop and implement flexible interface systems. Occasionally, tasks may include some ambiguity, so we seek designers able to consider the entire picture and eager to overcome complex tasks. If this is you, please apply.

Requirements

Professional work history developing user interfaces for video games (or related) and work within UI frameworks.
Strong technical skills and the knowledge of the industry’s newest technology, workflows and software.
Basic knowledge of software programming's standard methodologies and terminology.
Experience working on AAA console games or mobile experiences.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly explain technical requirements.
Ability to produce high quality work quickly within strict deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to iterate and adapt to feedback from design and playtest results.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with C++ or other programming languages
Knowledge of animation standard methodologies.
Multi-platform experience developing for mobile or responsive web.
Intermediate knowledge of Figma and Photoshop.
Strong understanding of user experiences, including UX, design, animation, art and tooling.

Responsibilities

Implement interface screens pixel-perfect to mock-ups and redlines crafted by interface artists.
Work alongside UI Artists and Game Designers to ensure mock-ups are technically feasible.
Collaborate with the engineering team to put in place data contracts for screen development.
Assist building wireframes or mock-ups as the opportunities arise.