Harebrained Schemes seeks a versatile UI/UX Designer to design, create, and iterate complex sets of menus and interactions for our projects. The ideal candidate is already familiar with PC/console turn-based strategy titles and their UI considerations (BATTLETECH, XCOM, Stellaris) and is excited about the prospect of creating clean, concise, and polished UI for similar experiences. You’ll collaborate with the Game Director and HBS team to establish and then advocate for the high-level design direction of the game.
If you are a thoughtful collaborator, with a deep understanding of—and appreciation for—player experiences across a variety of game genres and audiences, we’d love to talk with you.
This is an on-site, full-time individual contributor role.
(Please note that we are currently working from home due to Covid-19. We will return to the office in stages when it is safe to do so. In the meantime, all interviews will be done virtually.)
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the Game Director, Design Lead, and Engineers to concept and implement great UI for all aspects of a project - from wireframe to final art assets.
- Work to establish a strong graphic design language for a project's UI, with consideration for both static and motion design.
- See that UI visual style through from project inception to completion, ensuring that the UI experience remains cohesive, while also continuing to iterate on the visual style based on feedback, gameplay, and UX considerations when needed.
- Author shipping-quality UI art assets, and manage additional work (icons, etc.) from external UI Artists when required.
- Work directly within Unity (or another UI-creation pipeline) to create clean screen layouts for Engineering implementation.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Design and UX to iterate and improve the overall UI experience based on feedback and testing - throughout the product's development and continuing into post-launch.
What You’ll Bring
- You’ve worked on a variety of projects - big or small, indie or 1st party, PC or console or mobile, licensed or new IP, etc. - to understand the breadth of issues you have to anticipate and know that every project is different
- The graphic design eye and software skills (Photoshop, etc) to create polished, aesthetically exciting UI that complements and adds to the project's established art direction.
- An end-to-end production mindset - your job is done when the game experience is working and polished, not when your mockup has been handed off.
- Extreme attention to detail - a passion for all the polish and special-case details that can take a user experience from acceptable to great.
- An iterative mindset. Prototype early, iterate often, finalize and polish later.
- You love working with others - we’re a highly-collaborative bunch.
Nice to Haves
- Interest in UI implementation as well as asset creation. For example: prior experience implementing UI in Unity UI, Flash, or HTML/CSS.
- A deep understanding of UX design concepts as applied to games.
- You've played (and enjoyed) past Harebrained Schemes and Paradox Interactive titles.
- Experience using DoTween or equivalent for animation and transitions.
Employment Eligibility Requirement
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and not require Visa sponsorship to be eligible.
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What to Expect at HBS
All HBS employees
- Contribute respectfully with empathy, emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Can work collaboratively in a team as well as independently
- Are able to be self-directed in their work and learning
- Bring a growth mindset to the work they do
Working at HBS Means
- Work-life balance: a work family that doesn’t replace your family-family
- Flexible workday hours and work-from-home opportunities
- Time off when you need it: a wellness-first and family-first mindset
- High transparency and easy access to studio leadership
HBS Benefits
- Generous medical, dental, vision, EAP, FSA, and both short & long-term disability
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
- Matching 401(k) program
- Annual profit-sharing from Paradox Interactive
- Easy access off I-405 and free parking
- Skilled, passionate, and fun co-workers
- Pet-friendly office
You should apply to work at HBS if you want to
Make amazing game experiences with co-workers who are just as passionate about their craft as you are
Be part of a project where everyone can have significant impact
Join a warm, inclusive and diverse team, with a respectful and collaborative culture
Evolve and learn with us in a growth-mindset environment