Lead UX Designer
What We Need:
Firaxis Games is looking for an exceptionally skilled User Interface Designer to help take our games to the next level.
As a User Interface Designer you will work closely with the Project Art Director and Lead Designer to create a visually compelling and user friendly interface for our games.
You will be creating interfaces for some of the most complex strategy games around, so be prepared for opportunities which are both challenging and unique!What You Will Do:
Create wireframes and style guides to prototype and previsualize designs Provide user interface and user experience expertise to help define and develop our games.
Create modern, high quality user interface assets Iterate on look and feel of the UI, incorporating feedback from design, to produce the most user friendly and visually compelling experience possible.
Stay current on trends and technology in UI/UX and bring that to bear to improve our pipelines and products.
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
2
years game development experience focused on UI/UX.
Expertise in relevant software packages, including vector based asset creation Expertise in designing and demonstrating user flow Demonstrate an understanding of readability and iconography, including a strong understanding of effective use of color and composition A strong understanding of graphic design principles An understanding of the basic principles of animation for motion graphics A passion for user interface design, making games, and art.
Exceptional communications skills, both oral and written.
Experience with UI programming is a plus.
Experience with various game engines is a plus Who We Are:
MAKE LIFE EPIC Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to build games that stand the test of time.
The name Firaxis, a fusion of fiery and axis, communicates the company's dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world.
Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
CORE VALUESGAMEPLAY FIRST Let gameplay drive decision making BE ACCOUNTABLE Deliver great work for the studio, the team & yourself PEOPLE FOCUSED Maintain an environment where people are happy EMBRACE ENTHUSIASM Find opportunities to contribute and collaborate WORK SMART Put effort where it pays off the mostSTUDIO LEGACY:
Named World's #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award winning titles.
We have won multiple BAFTAs, DICE Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from Best Strategy Game to Best PC Game) across our products.
Additionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO's Best-Run Book for company culture and praised for a focus on family, fun and flexibility.
Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO's Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.
Firaxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio - when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can flourish.
We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a FunZone complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space.
We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.
Fulltime employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use Firaxis.
com, 2K.
com, and hangar13games.
com accounts.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Firaxis Games is looking for an exceptionally skilled User Interface Designer to help take our games to the next level.
As a User Interface Designer you will work closely with the Project Art Director and Lead Designer to create a visually compelling and user friendly interface for our games.
You will be creating interfaces for some of the most complex strategy games around, so be prepared for opportunities which are both challenging and unique!What You Will Do:
Create wireframes and style guides to prototype and previsualize designs Provide user interface and user experience expertise to help define and develop our games.
Create modern, high quality user interface assets Iterate on look and feel of the UI, incorporating feedback from design, to produce the most user friendly and visually compelling experience possible.
Stay current on trends and technology in UI/UX and bring that to bear to improve our pipelines and products.
Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:
2
years game development experience focused on UI/UX.
Expertise in relevant software packages, including vector based asset creation Expertise in designing and demonstrating user flow Demonstrate an understanding of readability and iconography, including a strong understanding of effective use of color and composition A strong understanding of graphic design principles An understanding of the basic principles of animation for motion graphics A passion for user interface design, making games, and art.
Exceptional communications skills, both oral and written.
Experience with UI programming is a plus.
Experience with various game engines is a plus Who We Are:
MAKE LIFE EPIC Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to build games that stand the test of time.
The name Firaxis, a fusion of fiery and axis, communicates the company's dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world.
Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.
CORE VALUESGAMEPLAY FIRST Let gameplay drive decision making BE ACCOUNTABLE Deliver great work for the studio, the team & yourself PEOPLE FOCUSED Maintain an environment where people are happy EMBRACE ENTHUSIASM Find opportunities to contribute and collaborate WORK SMART Put effort where it pays off the mostSTUDIO LEGACY:
Named World's #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award winning titles.
We have won multiple BAFTAs, DICE Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from Best Strategy Game to Best PC Game) across our products.
Additionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO's Best-Run Book for company culture and praised for a focus on family, fun and flexibility.
Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO's Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.
Firaxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio - when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can flourish.
We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a FunZone complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space.
We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.
Fulltime employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.
Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use Firaxis.
com, 2K.
com, and hangar13games.
com accounts.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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