User Interface Designer

This is an on-site role in Seattle.Pay Range: $50/hr - $59/hrOur client is a leader in the gaming space and is looking for someone who can create and execute high-quality design work consistent with the visual style developed in collaboration with the Art Director and the UX Director.Job Responsibilities:• Implement complex UI screens for interactive game features including data-driven dynamic layouts, animations, and transitions• Assist with troubleshooting UI artist issues with tooling and content authoring pipelines• Contribute to a visual library of XAML components for use in UI screens• Collaborate with a dynamic team of technical UI artists, designers, and other developers to deliver in-game UI screens• Recommend improvements that help develop dependable UI content workflows through acquiring deep knowledge of our UI content data flow, tooling, and rendering techniques• Benchmark, debug, and optimize UI, while balancing visuals and performanceQualifications:• BS/BA degree in Graphic Design, User Interface, Art, Computer Science or a related field• Extensive experience with XAML and Microsoft Blend• Familiarity with C++ is beneficial but not required• A portfolio that demonstrates examples of problem-solving and UI intuition across a variety of projects• Experience shipping content with a limited performance budget• Interest in accessibility and multi-platform scalable UI is preferredThe target hiring compensation range for this role is $50/hr - $59/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefitsAbout Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creativity, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets.This includes:• A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance• Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada• 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting• Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent• Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium• And much moreClient Description:Our client is a large technology company based in Redmond, Washington with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. They develop computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and related services. This company enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge.Working here, you will be part of a company that values:• Innovation• Diversity and inclusion• Corporate social responsibility• AI• Trustworthy computingWhy work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefitsAquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.