Job Description
Who is SkyBox Labs?
Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2024), 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 guidesGain 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 stateCollaborate with engineering on toolbox, technical requirements, and data flowsCollaborate closely with fellow designers to creatively solve design problems, taking into account UX principles and technical limitationsDevise and champion best practices for implementation in the areas of structure, organization, reusability, and maintainabilityAdvocate best practices for UI content development and principles and communicate changes to stakeholders across a whole projectUtilize graphics software applications to design and produce graphics for UI contentAid and support in final design and visual polish of various in-game elements, as neededSound like you? This is what we're looking for:Experience in the field of technical implementation and deployment of large-scale games or software solutionsSkills in implementing a fully functional and visually polished User InterfacePractical understanding of UX methodology, UI mechanics, and Design theoryEffective at communication, along with strong attention to detail and creative problem-solvingAn understanding of graphics optimization and engine constraintsAbility to take creative approach to solving challenging, complex problemsStrong organization skills and the ability to follow established conventionsTechnical ability to pick up complex authoring tools effectivelyEnthusiasm for making industry-leading game UI
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with proprietary engines, Perforce, and Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator)Scripting/programming experienceExperience working in Agile and using a User-Centered Design processPrevious working experience in AAA games across multiple platformsMotion Graphics and Visual EffectsOur 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.
Estimated Salary Range
Our AI-powered salary intelligence estimates this position's salary to be between $70,000 - $90,000. The actual salary may vary based on factors such as experience, location, and market trends.
