About the role
Company Overview
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is a leading, independent game development company founded in 2012 by Chris Roberts. With over 1,000 employees across global studios including Manchester, Los Angeles, Austin, Frankfurt, and Montreal, the company is dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games, specifically Star Citizen and Squadron 42. CIG focuses on innovative, immersive gaming experiences, ground-breaking technology, and building the "Best Damn Space Sim Ever" with the support of a dedicated, crowdfunded community.
The Role
As a Lead UI, you will help shape how players interact within a sci-fi universe. You will oversee the design and production of diegetic user interfaces that deliver a unique player experience, ranging from holographic vehicle HUDs and interactive maps to in-world screens for missions, mining, and trading. You will lead a team of UI Artists, UI Designers, and UX Designers while working closely with designers, artists, technical artists, and programmers.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative UI in collaboration with the Game Design and Game Art teams.
- Seek to improve the team's efficiency and contribution.
- Implement work directly in the game engine using internal tools.
- Mentor, accompany, and grow the UI Artists, UI Designers, and UX Designers on the team.
- Oversee the team's UI/UX deliverables.
- Collaborate with designers and the art direction to define visual guidelines and drive the vision forward.
- Ensure consistency with cross-functional teams, including audio, art, game design, narrative, and monetization.
- Work closely with the UI Director to ensure their creative vision is translated faithfully into the game.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior UI Artist or UI Designer.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience on a AAA game production.
- A diverse portfolio demonstrating a solid comprehension of UI/UX design principles applied to video games.
- Proficiency in user-centered design (User-Centered Design).
- Excellent mastery of Adobe tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects.
- Proficiency in prototyping tools: Figma, Miro, Claude.
- Familiarity with Agile/Lean methodologies, project management tools (Jira), and game design principles.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills, including interactions with senior leadership.
- Ability to find solutions quickly to technical hurdles and challenges.
- Demonstrated autonomy, initiative, and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Curiosity and passion for solving complex problems through design.
- Comfortable managing, mentoring, and coaching a team.
- Proficiency in English is required for daily collaboration with international studios and for meetings conducted exclusively in English.
Culture and Environment
- The company fosters a relaxed, innovative, and future-thinking environment.
- Various sports and social groups are hosted, including tabletop games, wargaming, yoga, football, and tennis.
- CIG is committed to a diverse workforce and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
- The company values "happy, enthusiastic over-achievers" who enjoy working in a growth-oriented environment.