UI Programmer (Contract)

Oxide Games, the developer of Ara: History Untold, is at the forefront of strategy game development, blending innovative gameplay mechanics with cutting-edge graphics and technology. Based in Timonium, Maryland, our team is committed to pushing the boundaries of gaming to deliver unparalleled experiences to players worldwide. We are currently seeking a talented UI Programmer/Skinner for a 6-month contract to bring our strategy game's user interface to life. You'll be the artistic wizard who transforms our wireframe UI into a visually stunning experience that resonates with our game's epic scope and immersive depth. This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement finalized UI elements such as buttons, dialogs, and other interface components.
• Collaborate with the UI/UX design team to understand the game’s aesthetic and functional goals.
• Ensure UI elements are optimized for various platforms, maintaining high performance and visual fidelity, and create a seamless and enjoyable player experience throughout the game
• Iterate and refine designs based on feedback and user testing
• Work with the development team to integrate UI components into the game engine smoothly.
• Apply best practices in UI design and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in game development.

• Proven experience as a UI Programmer/Skinner or in a similar role within the video game industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing expertise in UI design, particularly in creating polished, game-ready assets.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and player psychology
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator) and XML.
• Good understanding of UI/UX principles relevant to game design.
• Experience with Realtime game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine), integrating UI elements into them, and basic knowledge of C coding and scripting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passionate about video games with a keen interest in creating engaging user experiences.

• Experience in working remotely and efficiently as part of a distributed team.
• Knowledge of animation tools and techniques for enhancing UI interactivity.

Oxide Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides all employees and applicants an environment free of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by Federal, state or local laws. We pride ourselves in the diversity of our team makes us all stronger and gives us the opportunity to deliver the best games everyone.