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    Technical Designer - Burnaby, Canada - Skybox Labs

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    Who is SkyBox Labs?Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers , SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world's most iconic games. The studio is currently co-developing Halo Infinite, working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny, supporting development of Fallout 76, and working on original IP. As one of Canada's fastest-growing game studios, since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a group of 8 people to a team of over 270+ Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more Join us in our Burnaby studio, or have the opportunity to work remotely within Canada for certain designated projects.Interested? Let's talk about who we're hiring for:

    SkyBox Labs is looking for a talented Technical Designer to join our team to support the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2 on a fixed-term contract until March 2025. This exciting AAA action MMO is a fan favorite around the world This design role will plan and implement large-scale UI/UX features in close collaboration with Design, Art, and Engineering Leads to deliver major experiential features for future releases of Destiny 2.

    Level up your career as a Technical Designer, where your creativity and technical expertise will shape immersive player experiences that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. If you are a Technical Designer who is excited to make an impact on the beloved game, we want to hear from you

    A snapshot of your role:

    • Build and maintain large-scale UI/UX features and contribute directly to our design guidelines and style guides
    • Gain proficiency in proprietary software tools and pipeline processes to implement visual designs (including visual elements like text, bitmaps, and animations) to a fully-functional and polished state
    • Collaborate with engineering on toolbox, technical requirements, and data flows
    • Collaborate closely with fellow designers to creatively solve design problems, taking into account UX principles and technical limitations
    • Devise and champion best practices for implementation in the areas of structure, organization, reusability, and maintainability
    • Advocate best practices for UI content development and principles and communicate changes to stakeholders across a whole project
    • Utilize graphics software applications to design and produce graphics for UI content
    • Aid and support in final design and visual polish of various in-game elements, as needed

    Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

    • Experience in the field of technical implementation and deployment of large-scale games or software solutions
    • Skills in implementing a fully functional and visually polished User Interface
    • Practical understanding of UX methodology, UI mechanics, and Design theory
    • Effective at communication, along with strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving
    • An understanding of graphics optimization and engine constraints
    • Ability to take creative approach to solving challenging, complex problems
    • Strong organization skills and the ability to follow established conventions
    • Technical ability to pick up complex authoring tools effectively
    • Enthusiasm for making industry-leading game UI
    • Nice-to-Have Skills

    • Experience with proprietary engines, Perforce, and Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator)
    • Scripting/programming experience
    • Experience working in Agile and using a User-Centered Design process
    • Previous working experience in AAA games across multiple platforms
    • Motion Graphics and Visual Effects

    And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox Labs:

    • Flexible hybrid working arrangements; leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
    • We relentlessly support your growth and development Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You'll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth
    • Social events Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we've got it
    • You'll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP
    • The base salary range is $87,000 to $130,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.

    Our commitment to you:

    SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You'll join a collaborative, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around Canada. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games).

    Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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