Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a Technical User Interface Designer to join our Design department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!
 
Summary

As a Technical User Interface Designer, you will be responsible for implementing and assisting with the design of game interfaces while maintaining high accessibility standards.

Position Responsibilities

• Create dynamic, innovative and highly interactive user interfaces.
• Work within the game vision to implement and design game interfaces.
• Rapid prototyping and production implementation.
• Creating Flash UI assets based on the established art style.
• Create wireframes and flow charts to support design considering the needs of both gameplay and accessibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Flash is required.
• Expertise in ActionScript 3 also essential with the ability to apply that knowledge creatively.
• Excellent working understanding of core usability philosophy, theory, and practices.
• Solid understanding of the full pipeline for getting UI assets into a game engine.
• Understanding of graphic design with a strong aesthetic sense.
• An intimate understanding of the fundamentals of good UI design in terms of the entire user experience.
• Knowledge of UI constraints for a shipping product.
• Experience with usability testing and how to apply it.
• Other desirable skills include: XML, C++, Python, and UnrealScript.
• Prior experience working with Scaleform is a plus.
• Developing  AddOns for other games also a plus.

Competencies

• Solid understanding of MMO game systems and users' needs. 
• Capable of taking direction well and working productively based on feedback.
• Acute attention to detail while being able to create intuitive interfaces.
• A genuine passion for playing and making great games.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Solid organizational and efficient time management skills.
• Effective self-tasker.

Experience

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of applicable game or interface development experience.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.