Get a job: Sony is hiring a UI/UX Designer

Nov. 23, 2016
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UI/UX Designer, Sony PlayStation

Location: Bend, Oregon

We are seeking a motivated and talented User Experience Designer to create intuitive, compelling and dazzling interfaces for our games.  

As UX designer you will play a pivotal role as to how players experience our games. You will work directly with Design Leads and Directors of the game along with teams in the studio to develop a rich, engaging and accessible game interface. This includes menus, HUD, and in-game UI elements.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate gameplay high level ideas into visual functional UI designs.

  • Create traditional HUD/UI elements, Menus and responsive in-world UI.

  • Be part of the creative meetings and contribute to the overall vision of the game.

  • Work closely with the programming, art and design teams.

  • Drive the UI flow and functionality.

  • Implement UI design/art assets in game.

  • Work with the Art Director to establish and implement a provocative UI style.

Requirements/Education:

  • Expert skill level in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

  • Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.

  • Thorough understanding of UI/UX flow and function design.

  • Extensive experience generating UI/UX wire frames and prototypes.

  • Working knowledge of wire framing tools such as Balsamiq, Sketch or similar software.

  • Technical proficiency implementing UI in a 3D engine environment.

  • Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve technical challenges.

  • Works well in a team environment, a team player.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Brings creativity and innovation and passion.

  • Provide a strong portfolio demonstrating solid UI and graphic design skill.

  • 3+ years’ experience as a UI/UX designer.

Bonus Skills:

  • Unreal Engine experience, specifically working UMG experience.

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