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Job Title: Senior Technical UI Designer - Sledgehammer Games Requisition ID: R026435 Job Description: Your Platform Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare," "Call of Duty: WWII," and most recently, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.” We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns, we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters. We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our studio team in Toronto, Canada. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. This role will be studio based at our Toronto, Canada location with flexible working support. Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com or search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform. Your Mission Sledgehammer Games is seeking a Technical UI Designer for an exciting, unannounced project. You will bridge the gap between UI Engineering, UX Design, and UI Art. You will be responsible for converting design wireframes into maintainable, extensible script in our custom Lua-based UI engine. You will also be responsible for making prototype UI using our proprietary UI tool. Candidates should have a good understanding of human-software interaction and experience communicating complex information with simple aesthetics. The ideal candidate is passionate, loves making great games and has a fundamental understanding of art, design and engineering principles. We value a culture of collaboration and are seeking an imaginative, resourceful, and versatile technical designer to join our team. If you share a passion for developing groundbreaking gameplay with a validated team, then this may be the position you've been waiting for! Here are your responsibilities in the team: Work closely with UX designers, UI artists and UI Engineers to create an exceptional overall user experience throughout the game Design, prototype, implement designs in engine, ensuring they meet visual and functional standards Create exceptional documentation for Engineers and QA testing Architect implementation systems with an eye for the end user and future internal development Contribute to pipeline and process improvement discussions Consistently write solid, extensible script Work with QA to maintain bug free script Contributes positively to a culture of growth and learning, including mentoring more junior members and those outside of the technical design field. Player Profile Mature understanding of UX/UI design principles 8+ years of practical work experience in the field and at least one shipped AAA title (or equivalent) 1+ years of technical design experience (or equivalent) Well-developed understanding of writing solid, extensible script Experience creating UI architecture and menus using combination of game editing tools and script Well-developed knowledge of LUA and/or other scripting and coding languages (including: Python, React JS, Actionscript, C#, C++, etc.) Good skills in 2D animation Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, After Effects and Figma Well-developed time management skills, allowing you to work creatively in a demanding team environment while supporting others Bonus XP Experience in Game Design and/or Systems Design Proficiency in Visual Design Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator Experience with AAA game engines such as Source, Unreal, Unity, or CryEngine Strong debugging and communication skills 3+ years of Game Industry experience is preferred Our World At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises, including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company, as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.   We love hearing from anyone enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. The standard base pay range for this role is $128,000 – $168,000 CAD. This represents the expected annualized base salary for new hires in this position and for the Ontario location listed, in accordance with the Ontario Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, performance, and work location. For hourly positions, the range shown is the annual expected base pay, based on 40 hours per week. In addition to competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation and benefits. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

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