Senior UI Designer

FULL TIME ON-SITE SENIOR
Posted 4 months ago

Quick Summary

Role Overview

Arrowhead Game Studios is seeking a Senior UI Designer to join the Helldivers 2 team. You will design and lead the development of intuitive and immersive UI systems that maintain clarity during intense combat.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of complex UI systems like HUD and inventory management
  • Drive the UI workflow from wireframing and prototyping to asset creation
  • Collaborate with game designers and engineers to ensure functional solutions
  • Align UI systems with the creative vision of a live service game
  • Optimize assets for performance and accessibility
  • Participate in design meetings to influence decision-making

Requirements Snapshot

  • At least 5 years of experience in the games industry
  • Proven experience designing and implementing high-quality UI systems
  • Strong understanding of UX principles and best practices
  • Experience designing UI for co-op or live service games
  • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Expected Impact

You will have a meaningful impact on the game by leading the development of UI systems that ensure clarity and immersion in chaotic combat scenarios. Your contributions will directly influence key decisions and help shape the user experience for a major live service title.

This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, see the description below.

Job Description

If you’re looking to make the best co-op games in the world, you’ve come to the right place. We're proud to have some of the best game makers and collaborators in the industry working with us. What's more, we're a fun bunch of game developers, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together. Our games are not for everyone. Are they for you?

We are now looking for a Senior UI Designer

We are looking for a Senior UI Designer to join the Helldivers 2 team. In this role, you will design, improve and lead the development of intuitive, accessible and immersive UI systems., Your work will ensure clarity in and out of chaotic combat scenarios without breaking immersion.

Join us in creating the world's best co-op games!

Who you are:

We're looking for someone who is friendly and collaborative, but also hardworking, efficient, and dedicated to the game development craft! You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of your work. 

  • At least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the games industry (AA or AAA).

  • Proven experience designing and implementing high-quality, intuitive UI systems.

  • A strong understanding of UX principles and best practices in game UI design.

  • The ability to work independently and take responsibility for your work.

  • Experience designing UI for co-op or live service games.

  • A collaborative mindset and experience working in a multinational team.

  • Strong communication skills with a cooperative attitude.

  • Excellent written and spoken English skills.

What you'll do

As a Senior UI Designer, you will:

  • Lead the design of complex, high-impact UI systems such as HUD, inventory management, strategy planning interfaces, or social menus.

  • Drive the UI design workflow from wireframing and prototyping to creating art assets and supporting in implementation within the current UI design ecosystem.

  • Collaborate closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure cohesive and functional UI solutions.

  • Ensure UI systems align with the overall creative vision in a live service game.

  • Optimize UI assets for performance, accessibility, and a seamless user experience.

  • Contribute to UI-related discussions in design meetings and actively influence decision-making.

At Arrowhead, every team member has a meaningful impact on the game and is involved in key decisions.

How to apply

If you think that this position matches your background and skills, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English as soon as possible. We ask that your application always include relevant work samples or a link to your portfolio.

We interview candidates continuously and hire when we find a good fit.

Practical Information

Scope: Full-time: 40 hours per week with initial 6 month probation period.
Location: Office first, hybrid solution possible. You need to be eligible to work in Sweden.

We are a pet friendly office! You can expect to find dogs and occasionally some cats around.

What we offer

Arrowhead Game Studios is a growing team of about 140+ people, best known for our co-op titles. Despite our size, we remain a friendly and down to earth bunch, who love to indulge in our passion for video games together.

Located in the heart of Södermalm, in Fatburen in the middle of the Game Dev scene we enjoy everything Stockholm has to offer. The is a a lot of different types of activities immediately available on our doorstep.

Our talented developers are crucial to our success, therefore we put a lot of emphasis in creating and maintaining a prosperous culture. We’re committed to open and transparent communication. Your ideas are welcomed, valued, appreciated - the ceiling for creative discussions is high.

We also have numerous work benefits for all our employees. You can read about them here!

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