{"id":4637,"date":"2021-02-17T10:14:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/?p=4637"},"modified":"2022-04-07T12:28:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T19:28:26","slug":"hiring-ui-engineer-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/hiring-ui-engineer-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring a UI Engineer &#038; Universe Manipulator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">This position has been filled.\u00a0Thank you to everyone who applied.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If this still sounds like an ideal job for you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\">reach out<\/a>. We are always looking for more help from the right candidates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mock_Screenshot_for_UX_Job_2_Small-650x406.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mock_Screenshot_for_UX_Job_2_Small-650x406.png 650w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mock_Screenshot_for_UX_Job_2_Small-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mock_Screenshot_for_UX_Job_2_Small-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mock_Screenshot_for_UX_Job_2_Small.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/\">Universe Sandbox<\/a>&nbsp;is a space and gravity simulator masquerading as a video game with over 800,000 unit sales and an overwhelmingly positive 95% rating on Steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant Army is looking for a creative and highly technical software engineer\/programmer to help implement and polish the user interface that controls the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This position will work closely with our creator &amp; designer, and with support from the rest of the team, to execute our vision of a clean, minimalistic, accessible interface. Universe Sandbox development is one-half UI and one-half simulation; you should have a passion for both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We embrace responsive design to use the same UI and codebase across all platforms (currently on Desktop, VR\/AR, while working toward mobile and console releases). You should have an eye for interface animations, and take delight in pixel-perfect polish and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be the perfect candidate if you&#8217;ve ever agonized over blurry UI elements that are supposed to be crisp, or a UI transition that\u2019s slightly too fast. We take heavy inspiration from Google\u2019s Material Design system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a full-time, remote position working with a 100% remote team.<br>Join us. We\u2019re making something incredible that\u2019s unlike anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Color_Picker_for_UX_job_post2x_small-650x406.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Color_Picker_for_UX_job_post2x_small-650x406.png 650w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Color_Picker_for_UX_job_post2x_small-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Color_Picker_for_UX_job_post2x_small-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Color_Picker_for_UX_job_post2x_small.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Role<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Implement UI that makes our complex simulation accessible, based on our designer\u2019s mockups and style guide<\/li><li>Make sensible decisions over matters of UX where there are gaps in the provided design<\/li><li>Maintain and proactively iterate on UI in our Unity project<\/li><li>Constantly evaluate motion, spacing, and timing to create a smooth experience<\/li><li>Stay current on Unity UI tech and trends<\/li><li>Think critically about and help us solve complex UX problems<ul><li>Where does a new property go? What is it named? How do you show that it\u2019s related to another property?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qualifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Strong C# skills<\/li><li>Experience with creating user interfaces in Unity (we use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.unity3d.com\/Manual\/com.unity.ugui.html\">uGUI<\/a>, but are looking to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.unity3d.com\/2020.1\/Documentation\/Manual\/UIElements.html\">UI Toolkit<\/a>&nbsp;for the future)<\/li><li>Excited about clean design and elegant user experiences<\/li><li>Strong attention to detail and a love of polish &amp; iteration<\/li><li>Passion for science, astronomy, and real-time interactive simulations<\/li><li>Love of fantastical what-if scenarios:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/what-if.xkcd.com\/\">what-if.xkcd.com<\/a>&nbsp;(note citation&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/what-if.xkcd.com\/148\/\">#6 on 148<\/a>)<\/li><li>Ability to see things from our user\u2019s perspective<\/li><li>Demonstrable experience \u2013 professional or personal projects showing your talent<\/li><li>Enjoys video games; experience with Steam<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/giantarmy.com\/\">Giant Army<\/a>&nbsp;is a profitable company wholly owned by Universe Sandbox\u2019s original creator. Our headquarters are in Seattle, Washington, USA, with team members across the United States, Germany, Denmark, and Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team members enjoy a flexible, collaborative environment that values work-life balance. We are independently published and release updates on our own (relaxed) schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant Army provides generous paid time off, new hardware\/software reimbursements, and other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We pursue features that get us excited about science. We strive to create an accessible experience that can\u2019t be found anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a fully remote team since 2011, we rely on Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Spreadsheets, Meet), Slack, Groove, GitHub, ZenHub, Unity, and WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe science and video games are for everyone, regardless of identity, and we\u2019re committed to making an inclusive workplace. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for space to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Product Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/\">Universe Sandbox<\/a>&nbsp;is a physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale. Experiment with gravity, climate, and collisions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more than a game; it\u2019s a way of experiencing and learning about reality in a way that\u2019s never been done before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Universe Sandbox is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, and VR with mobile in development and future platforms planned. We\u2019ve sold over 750,000 copies and have an \u201cOverwhelming Positive&#8221; rating on Steam with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/230290\/Universe_Sandbox\/#app_reviews_hash\">95% positive user reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If we don&#8217;t have an active job opening that fits your skillset, but if working on Universe Sandbox is your dream job,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\">send us an email<\/a>&nbsp;telling us why and we&#8217;ll at least send you back a reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">This position has been filled.\u00a0Thank you to everyone who applied.<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">If this still sounds like an ideal job for you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/contact\/\">reach out<\/a>. 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