- Review documentation from design teams to confirm that proposed features have appropriate feedback called out that fits within the vision of the UI.
- Facilitate implementation by providing the UI team with design documentation and reference material as needed.
- Help define and maintain cohesive UX standards across all menus and UI elements, establish guidelines for typography, layouts, accessibility, and universal control schemes.
- Work closely with the UI and design teams throughout implementation to make sure that the overall experience is polished, and the feedback is easily understood.
- Help collate testing criteria for UI playtests and assist in turning feedback into actionable items as needed.
- Provide input to Systems, Content and the UI leads on confusion points within the game.
- Participate in implementing quick UI prototypes in the engine, and populate and fine-tune certain aspects of the game, such as UI behavior, text entries, tutorials, and controls.
- Integrate accessibility best practices as part of their daily work.
- At least 7 years of professional experience with games UI/UX.
- Experience shipping a AAA title, with a preference towards Unreal technology and first person shooters.
- A proven track record of design and implementation in video games.
- A strong understanding of modern UI experiences in games, including player flow through menus, HUD design, control mapping, and methods of player feedback.
- Excellent documentation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- An ability to maintain focus and self-motivation towards the current project goals.
- An understanding of core Borderlands mechanics, and familiarity of how gamepad, keyboard and mouse interfaces work for modern shooters.
- Co-op and/or Online Multiplayer experience.
- Experience with the certification and shipping process on modern consoles.
- Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG.
- Fluency in French.
- Previous experience in leadership or mentoring junior/intermediate designers/artists.
- Experience or training with game Accessibility standards and best practices.
Skills Required
- At least 7 years of professional experience with games UI/UX
- Experience shipping a AAA title
- Experience with Unreal technology preferred
- Proven track record of design and implementation in video games
- Strong understanding of game UI experiences, including menu flows, HUD design, control mapping, and player feedback
- Excellent documentation, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain focus and self-motivation toward project goals
- Understanding of Borderlands mechanics
- Familiarity with gamepad, keyboard, and mouse interfaces for modern shooters
- Co-op or online multiplayer experience
- Experience with certification and shipping processes for modern consoles
- Experience with Unreal Engine and UMG
- Fluency in French
- Previous leadership or mentoring experience
- Experience or training with game accessibility standards and best practices
What We Do
2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment. Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM. At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!
Why Work With Us
We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct, open, and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short, it’s kinda awesome.
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