Advanced Designer, UI/UX
About the Role
WB Games Avalanche, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc., seeks an Advanced UI/UX Designer to join the team behind the blockbuster open-world action RPG Hogwarts Legacy. You will partner with other designers to develop interfaces that form the experiential surface-area of the game, embodying the vision and values articulated by the game’s directors.
Responsibilities
- Understand the creative vision of the directors and build a UX that supports those values.
- Immerse the player in the game’s world both outside and inside gameplay, from client launch to exit.
- Build wireframes for player interfaces, collaborating closely with design, art, and engineering stakeholders.
- Using Blueprints and UMG, implement a cohesive, consistent, and intuitive user experience.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in a design role.
- One or more shipped titles as a UI/UX designer.
- Strong theoretical foundation in UX and accessibility principles.
- Proficiency with Figma or equivalent design tools.
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, especially Blueprints, UMG, and View Model.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Passion for games, a positive attitude, and a sincere desire to collaborate with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graphic design and traditional art skills.
- Familiarity with Unreal C++ and Slate.
- Deep knowledge of the online RPG genre.
About the Studio
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City, nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The studio has been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises.
Pay
Base pay range: $107,093.00 – $198,887.00 salary per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and performance.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Employee wellness program.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
- Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.