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Interface Designer

Insomniac Games | Durham NC 27713 USA | Full Time | Posted: 11/26/2012

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Insomniac Games is an independent videogame developer with award-winning hits for the PS, PS2 and PS3. We created the first three Spyro the Dragon games, and the Ratchet and Clank franchise. We are also the team behind Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, and most recently - Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, and Resistance 3! We also have Fuse on the horizon! If that's not enough, we've also have been named one of the Best Small Companies to work for, and have two fantastic studios - one in Burbank, CA and one in Durham, North Carolina. Come check us out!

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Do you love interpreting user research into innovative design solutions? Could you do it in your sleep? Is creating the most polished compelling game experience something you dream about at night? Is your personal quest to make the most awesome user experience? Insomniac Games is looking for an Interface Designer, for our North Carolina studio, who would be responsible for design elements and functionality of User Interface. The ideal UI designer excels at delivering exceptional user experiences through the creation of cutting edge designs, so it’s time make your dreams a reality!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

■Designs logic, layout, and flow of all in game User Interface (UI) including: HUD, Menus, and Lobby
■Develops the look of the HUD, menus and lobby
■Creates final assets for the UI
■Collaborate with designers, artists and programmers on UI design and implementation
■Act as point person for UI
■Scripts logic and game interaction of Menus, Lobby, and any script based HUD elements
■Work closely with Localization Coordinator to ensure that the UI accommodates demands by all supported territories
■Assist with any design overflow (replay plan, mini-games, etc.)
■Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience that you bring with you:

■Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
■Highly Proficient at ActionScript 3.0, ActionScript 2.0, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, and Photoshop.
■Strong grasp of MS Word, Visio, and Excel.
■Experience with programming is a plus.
■Strong communication skills.
■Self-directed and ability to work independently.
■Highly familiar with online/multiplayer games and lobby designs.
■Art, layout, and graphic design experience is a plus.
■Familiarity with usability testing and ability to interpret results a plus.

If this sounds like what you have been looking to do– then we would love to hear from you. Please use the link below, and apply directly to the site. Thanks!

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Durham, NC, 27713, United States
Job Level Mid-Level
Categories Art / Animation
Work Site On site
Platforms Playstation 3,Xbox 360

Location Maptop

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Contact Name Julie Cox
How to apply Applications are no longer accepted for this job posting.
Primary Phone -
Job Code NC INTER DES