UI Designer (Hybrid) Job at Sony Interactive Entertainment in Santa Monica

Overview

UI Designer (Hybrid) role at Sony Interactive Entertainment. Location: Los Angeles area; in-office 3+ days per week. Employment Type: Contract/Project (12 months, with potential to extend). The UI Designer is a key member of the PlayStation Studios Creative team and will work closely with the UI/UX team and Naughty Dog, with the opportunity to work directly with Naughty Dog in their Santa Monica studio to positively impact the design and development of its next AAA experience.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of UI and UX design principles and their application to console gaming
• Create wireframes, mockups, user flows, and prototypes from scratch or within existing designs
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex user-experience challenges
• Work in an iterative, feedback-driven environment with evolving goals
• Assist UI Tech Designers and Engineers with implementing assets

Qualifications

• Professional-level UI/UX skills (Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, equivalent field, or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of industry experience, preferably on a AAA title
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated; able to manage workload and meet project deadlines
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proficient with industry-standard programs (Adobe Creative Suite and Figma)

Bonus Skills (Optional)

• Experience with controller UI
• Experience with user research and playtesting
• Art and/or visual design skills
• Familiarity with UI editors (Unity, Unreal or other)
• Passion for UI/UX, art, game design, and gaming

About Us

PlayStation Studios Creative is an internal creative team that works closely with top development studios to bring their creative vision to life. Naughty Dog is part of the PlayStation legacy. You’ll become part of continuing the development of extraordinary and enduring experiences for a broad, global audience.

For over 30 years, Naughty Dog has crafted best-selling, critically acclaimed games that push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Our most recent game, The Last of Us Part II, has received over 300 Game of the Year awards and three of our games are among the top 10 highest scored games on the PlayStation 4. As a part of the Naughty Dog legacy, you’ll contribute to developing memorable experiences for a global audience.

Compensation and Benefits

Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for information about how we process your personal information and your data protection rights. At Sony Interactive Entertainment, base pay ranges are determined by market benchmarks and geographic location. The base pay range may vary based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision. The estimated base pay range for this role is $59.91-$82.31 USD per hour.

Equal Opportunity: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment and embrace diversity. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.