UI Scripter

Avalanche Studios is currently hiring a UI Scripter. You will work closely with the Design and Art teams to determine the functionality and features of the user interface, and to maintain a consistent art style between the user interface and the rest of the game. You are willing to push the boundaries of UI design, and the ability to consider issues from numerous angles (Design/Art/Code) and takes efficient actions.

Alongside your project you will be a member of our knowledge based platform Crafts. In the UI Craft, you will meet and develop with other UI developers across projects. You share experiences and knowledge with each other, in order to learn and to be aligned on what makes the best UI and open-world experiences.

Required Qualifications

Relevant UI programmer experience,, from at least one released console game, preferable through a full development cycle
Thorough knowledge of flow/function/form and UI progression
Advanced Photoshop and Flash skills
Scripting ability, preferably in ActionScript or Python
The ability to conceive a user interface that is not just a list of glorified buttons – and the wisdom to know when that inventiveness is appropriate
An abiding love of open-world games
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
A keen sense of fun gameplay
Familiarity with AI, physics, animation and gameplay code in general
Strong math skills
At least one shipped AAA title for current or last generation consoles
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with Scaleform
A fair bit of 3D modeling experience
Some background in animation
A great eye for typography
An appreciation for dynamic effects like particle systems or procedural modeling (maybe you don’t have the scripting chops to develop a chaotic system on your own, but you can produce strong concepts in collaboration with a UI programmer
Beneficial Experience

Experience with Havok Physics, Animation and AI
Experience with character scripting, animation state machines and animation blending
Experience with developing tools and asset pipelines
Experience with game design processes
To thrive in a programming position at Avalanche Studios, you need to be willing and have the ability to learn new tools and workflows. You have a positive attitude and contribute to a healthy team dynamic by seeing opportunities and highlighting limitations in a constructive way. You can communicate to clearly establish common goals and align expectations. You are ambitious and are interested in pushing the boundaries of our user experience but can also skillfully balance this with the realities and constraints of the situation at hand.

To apply for this position please register below with a detailed CV and cover letter. A portfolio demonstrating all aspects of your skills is also required. Apply as soon as possible as we review applications continuously. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate to work full-time in Stockholm.