User Interface Technical Designer

Sony Interactive Entertainment
San Diego, CA, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$123,864.0 - $222,976.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Animation Adobe Photoshop C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Video Game Development Design of User Interfaces Responsive Web Design Website Wireframe Ios Frameworks Figma Multiplatform Programming Languages

Job description

  • 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.

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 have:

  • 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.

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits & conditions

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$59.55-$107.20 USD

Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.

About the company

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play - it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

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