Advanced Designer, UI/UX

WB Games / Avalanche; California (MO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Games Avalanche seeks an Advanced UI/UX Designer to join the team behind Hogwarts Legacy. You will partner with other designers to craft interfaces that form the experiential surface-area of the game, reflecting the directors’ vision and values.

You will build wireframes, collaborate with design, art, and engineering, and implement experiences using Unreal Engine 5 tools. A strong UX foundation and passion for games are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in a design role.
• One or more shipped titles as a UI/UX designer.
• Strong understanding of UX and accessibility principles.
• Proficiency with Figma or equivalent design tools.
• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprints, UMG, and View Model.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Passion for games and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Understand the creative vision of the directors and build UX that supports those values.
• Immerse players in the game world outside and inside gameplay from client launch to exit.
• Build wireframes for player interfaces, collaborating with design, art, and engineering.
• Use Blueprints and UMG to implement a cohesive, intuitive user experience.

Skills

UX design experience

Collaboration

Communication skills

Passion for games

Tools

Figma

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprints

UMG

View Model

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We’ve been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world’s largest franchises.Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what’s next!

WB Games Avalanche – Advanced UI/UX Designer

Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Brothers Games Inc. seeks an Advanced UI/UX Designer. Join the team who created Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World. 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.

The Daily

• 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

The Essentials

• 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

The Nice to Haves

• Graphic design and traditional art skills
• Familiarity with Unreal C++ and Slate
• Deep knowledge of the online RPG genre

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

• In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required.
• Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.
• Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees.
• Pay Range: $107,093.00 - $198,887.00 salary per year.
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
• In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
• If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.