\n \n\nSenior UI/UX Designer\n\nWho We Are:\n\nMAKE LIFE EPIC\n\nFounded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.\nCORE VALUES\n \nGAMEPLAY FIRST\nLet gameplay drive decision making\nBE ACCOUNTABLE\nDeliver great work for the studio, the team & yourself\nPEOPLE FOCUSED\nMaintain an environment where people are happy\nEMBRACE ENTHUSIASM\nFind opportunities to contribute and collaborate\nWORK SMART\nPut effort where it pays off the most\n\nJob Summary: We are seeking a talented Senior UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team at Firaxis Games. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in the design of intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces and experiences for our games. This role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including their Lead UI/UX Designer, Project Art Director, Game Designers, Artists, Engineers, and Producers to create engaging and immersive user experiences. You will be creating interfaces for some of the most complex strategy games around, so be prepared for opportunities which are both challenging and unique! \n\nResponsibilities:\n\nConceptualization, design, and implementation of user interfaces for video games across multiple platforms. As well as working in the game engine. Create wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, animation and prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts. Gather feedback to iterate and improve upon existing designs. Work closely with game designers to ensure that UI/UX design aligns with gameplay mechanics and overall player experience goals. Collaborate with artists to ensure consistency in visual style and branding throughout the user interface. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior members of the UI/UX design team. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design. Advocate for the player by championing usability, accessibility, and player-centric design principles.\n\nQualifications:\n\n5+ years game development experience focused on UI/UX. Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar software. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies. Experience using CSS for implementation. Experience designing for various platforms including PC, console, and mobile. Excellent visual design skills with a keen eye for typography, color, and layout. Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements. Ability to effectively communicate design ideas through wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of game development processes and an understanding of gameplay mechanics.\n\nSkills That Would Be a Plus:\n\nFamiliarity with game engines such as Unreal Engine and/or Proprietary engines. Understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML and JavaScript. Experience with Coherent is a plus. 3D software such as 3D Studio Max or Maya for creation of 3D elements into the UI.\n\nThe Senior UI/UX Designer plays a critical role in shaping the overall user experience of our games, ensuring that players are immersed in intuitive and visually appealing interfaces that enhance their enjoyment and engagement. If you have a passion for gaming and a talent for creating exceptional user experiences, we encourage you to apply and join our team of passionate professionals in the video game industry.\n\nSTUDIO LEGACY:\n\nNamed World’s #1 Developer of the Year by Game Informer Magazine in 2012, Firaxis is very proud of its legacy of developing award winning titles. We have won multiple BAFTAs, D.I.C.E Awards, Game of the Year titles, and category awards (from “Best Strategy Game” to “Best PC Game”) across our products.\n\nAdditionally, our company was also featured in SmartCEO’s “Best-Run Book” for company culture and praised for a focus on “family, fun and flexibility.” Firaxis was also named a finalist in SmartCEO’s Healthiest Company Awards for 2016.\n\nFiraxis Games prides itself on maintaining a quality of life inside and outside the studio – when our team members are happy and healthy, creativity can flourish. We offer boot camp fitness and yoga classes at the office, a free gym with shower, regularly catered lunches and breakfasts, biweekly Friday Happy Hours, company events and parties, and a “FunZone” complete with billiards, foosball, video games, and tabletop gaming space. We are also a philanthropic studio and offer employees the chance to volunteer with local charities and nonprofits throughout the year.\n\nFulltime employees can also take advantage of Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401K retirement savings, a wellbeing initiative with the opportunity to earn cash rewards, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid time off and paid holidays.\n\n \n\nPlease note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com and hangar13games.com accounts.\n\n#LI-Remote \n\n  \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, CSS, Senior and Junior jobs that are similar:\n\n $77,500 — $117,500/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n

\nAbout Nerdery and Being a “Nerd.”\nNerdery is a digital product consultancy. Much more than consultants, we’re allies and guides on our clients’ digital journey – helping them to grow their business and delight their customers through intuitive, thoughtfully designed technology. As true partners, we prepare our clients for the opportunities in front of them, help them achieve their goals, and quickly deliver value for their customers. We do this by solving problems in creative ways across strategy, design, and technology.\n\nAt Nerdery, we’re not defined by our job titles but by the impact we make. You’ll work directly and closely with some of the world’s best brands to help create innovative digital products that serve everyone. As Nerds, our insight, innovation, and expertise are celebrated, and our growth is not only encouraged but expected. Being a Nerd means stepping up and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.  We’re curious, fearless (well, not totally fearless – there are heights and spiders, after all), and always our authentic selves.\n\nWe are looking for a Sr Marketing Graphic Designer to join our team!  We invite you to check out the details below and consider whether becoming a Nerd is the next step in your career journey.\nThe primary responsibility of the Senior Marketing Graphic Designer is to create high caliber creative content across a variety of marketing mediums with a specific focus on formatting and executing digital content, SEO optimization, and all updates on Nerdery.com — ensuring the site is driving the strategic and engagement goals of Nerdery. Additional responsibilities include using the same skill set to support Nerdery brand identity, improve the quality of online communication tools, including the website, motion graphics, sales portal, sales sheets, and branding elements. Most importantly to offer creative ideas on how we optimize our messaging to drive deeper engagement with prospects and clients. \nResponsibilities: \n\nWork closely with in-house and contract collaborators with a focus on marketing driven creative development (includes writers, digital marketers, SEO specialists, multimedia and developers) \n\nBe responsible for a range of marketing deliverables (website design and maintenance, marketing collateral, video, advertising, interactive, pitch support) in a way that is both visually interesting, on brand, and focused on performance marketing \n\nMaintain the creative content on the brand wordpress website — adding new updates, making enhancements to improve ease of use, and working with the developer to implement \n\n Work with in-house marketing and growth team to optimize the website for high placement in leading search engine organic search on pertinent key word searches \n\nDesign and complete production art for digital marketing, campaigns, social media, \nevents, communication materials, and other brand elements for required output (print \nprocess, web, internal, etc.) \n\nManage and update the Sales Portal with all sales enablement information and materials \n\nMust have the ability to independently produce multiple projects from inception to \ncompletion \n\nBuild UI/UX wireframes and translate to visual elements \n\nUse standard HTML/CSS practices to create website layout/user interface \n\nWork closely with web developers to ensure fidelity to visual design intent \n\nRemain current on technologies, trends and styles used in the marketing, design and video \nindustries \n\nMaintains brand standards and builds asset storage strategy and implementation for all \ncreative elements \n\n\n\nQualifications & Experience: \n\nBachelor's degree \n\n5+ years marketing design experience. \n\nAbility to manage Wordpress design \n\nMastery of common creative tools. Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Wordpress CMS content \nmanagement, Miro, Google Suite or equivalent \n\nStrong knowledge of Wordpress, HTML/CSS \nKnowledge and Skill Requirements: \n\nProven working experience in web programming — skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS \n\nFamiliarity with Wordpress Elementor Pro \n\nGood understanding of how web applications work — including security and session \nmanagement \n\nFollow responsive design best practices across all device sizes and platforms with attention to pixel perfection. \n\nHubspot or experience with equivalent marketing automation tools \n\nUnderstanding of SEO best practices \n\nExperience with GA4 and other analytics tools. \n\nProficient understanding of code versioning tools and development aiding tools \n\nStrong understanding of user centric principles, usability, accessibility, design, and \nsoftware development \n\nProduce deliverables that are professional, polished, visually appealing, and support best \npractices with a minimal amount of oversight \n\nSkills in design fundamentals such as knowledge of composition, form, shape and color, \nlayout, typography \n\nSkillful communication and conversation skills including experience in presenting to and \npartnering with internal stakeholders and leadership \n\nSelf-directed, responsible, able to meet deadlines \n\n\n\n\nAre We the Right Fit For You?\n\nThe best way to get the scoop on whether Nerdery is the right place for you is to chat with current Nerds.  We would be delighted to have a conversation with you and share insight into what it’s really like to work at our organization and if it’s a place where you can thrive.  Our interview process will provide you ample opportunity to talk with other team members and assess whether the role is a good fit for your next chapter.  Take the first step and apply today – our Talent Advocates will then reach out to you to get the ball rolling! \n\n#Salary and compensation\n No salary data published by company so we estimated salary based on similar jobs related to Design, Wordpress, Designer, Video, SEO, Senior, Marketing and Sales jobs that are similar:\n\n $55,000 — $90,000/year\n
\n\n#Benefits\n 💰 401(k)\n\n🌎 Distributed team\n\n⏰ Async\n\n🤓 Vision insurance\n\n🦷 Dental insurance\n\n🚑 Medical insurance\n\n🏖 Unlimited vacation\n\n🏖 Paid time off\n\n📆 4 day workweek\n\n💰 401k matching\n\n🏔 Company retreats\n\n🏬 Coworking budget\n\n📚 Learning budget\n\n💪 Free gym membership\n\n🧘 Mental wellness budget\n\n🖥 Home office budget\n\n🥧 Pay in crypto\n\n🥸 Pseudonymous\n\n💰 Profit sharing\n\n💰 Equity compensation\n\n⬜️ No whiteboard interview\n\n👀 No monitoring system\n\n🚫 No politics at work\n\n🎅 We hire old (and young)\n\n
\n\n#Location\nMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States