The Company
Classic video games deserve better. At Digital Eclipse, we treat them with the same care and respect given to other artistic mediums. In its original incarnation in 1994, Digital Eclipse pioneered accurate video game re-releases, emulating vintage arcade games well before “emulation” was a household word. 25 years later, we’ve been reborn as a new kind of studio - one dedicated to not only restoring gaming’s heritage, but to preserving it and keeping it alive and available for future generations.
We've released critically acclaimed games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, worked with Mega Man, Street Fighter, and Disney, and developed successful original IP like #IDARB. And we're just getting started.
The Role
Digital Eclipse’s Emeryville Studio is looking for an in-house, narrative-focused UI designer and artist to help create and implement a unified UI experience that will be utilized as the foundation for future products. You should have an understanding of visual storytelling, a passion for video games and be comfortable working across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles.
What You’ll Do
- Create flow for a UI experience that can be easily adjusted for varying project needs
- Create and maintain a style guide to help inform future UI decisions
- Create project-appropriate UI mockups and flow prototypes as part of pre-production phase
- Closely collaborate with artists, designers and engineers as part of the development team
- Become a visual storyteller - work with the editorial team to take available assets and other content to create an interactive and compelling narrative based upon the needs of each project
Must Haves:
- 4+ years of experience working on PC or console projects
- A strong background in UI creation and art with an innovative approach to design
- Some Scripting/Programming (C/C++) experience
- Experience designing and building UI prototypes, as well as creating required art
- Willingness to learn and utilize a proprietary game engine
- Solid knowledge of design tools and applications
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- The ability to iterate on ideas quickly and proactively overcome any challenges
- An innate desire to constantly innovate and improve the user experience and overall presentation, while also being focused on best ways to unify key components across all projects
- Portfolio or demo reel
- Ability to commute or relocate to the Emeryville, California area
Bonus Points:
- Proficient in MS Office / Google applications
- Experience using Confluence/Jira/Monday
- Contributed extensively to the UI design and implementation for at least two shipped console games
- Passion for video games, especially retro games
Compensation, Benefits + Perks:
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
- Full medical and dental benefits
- Generous parental leave
- 16+ paid holidays + Paid Time Off
- A small team atmosphere with awesome teammates, arcade machines, and a rooftop deck to enjoy the California weather and office BBQs
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and link to portfolio or demo reel. Initial applicant review will begin on April 15, 2023.
EEO Statement
Digital Eclipse is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, religion or lack thereof, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Emeryville, CA 94608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working on PC or console projects?
- Do you have any C/C++ experience?
Experience:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Emeryville, CA 94608
