Skybox is an esports technology company co-founded by industry legend Anders Blume. We utilize a cutting-edge technology stack to develop awesome products under the integrated web and software platform Skybox. Skybox includes 3D spectating and analysis software, a data analytics portal, AI prediction tools and mini-games; these are seen and used by millions around the world.
We work with AAA Game Publishers, world renowned tournament operators and the most famous esports organizations. Now, together with our diverse range of partners, we are focused on making a complete experience for fans and players that will help propel the esports industry into a new age!
With exciting new product launches and partnerships kicking off we need new team members to jump on board and bring their passion, enthusiasm and skill to help us reach new heights! If you want to work within an innovative, energized and inclusive work environment operating across a booming and vibrant industry then here’s your chance.
What is the role?
We are searching for a Senior Product designer to lead the design process and help us achieve a AAA experience for our users. You need to be highly motivated and passionate and step into the lead design position with gusto. For this role you need to possess exceptional UI design skills, a great sense of aesthetic and user-centered design principles. You need to be a creative problem solver and be keen to work with the Skybox team and our user base to find the best solutions. You naturally want to go the extra 5% to achieve an engaging experience for our users and you’re able to bring this out in your team.
You may not have worked within gaming or esports but have a clear interest in it and an ability to evaluate and manage designers in this area.
UX mindset prioritization
This model is aimed to help clarify the type of UX mindsets needed for this role:
Conceptual - You love high-level thinking. You can pull together all the requirements from all perspectives, users, business and technical and present a tangible concept in the form of sketches flows and wireframes.
Aesthetics - You love getting the final product perfect. You have high attention to detail and find the best way to communicate correctly in the product through visuals, words or interactions.
Researcher - You love getting stuck into the research. You love collecting insights and immersing yourself in discovering patterns.
Technical - You love the mechanics behind products. You understand the development process. You can code components, developers can use to build further. You can set up A/B Tests and analytics on the product.
Our expectations
+4 years working professionally within design with a focus on UX
Ability to lead user centered design approaches backed by solid UX methodologies
Advanced user of design and wireframing programs such as Figma, XD or Sketch
Ability to clearly explain UX/UI decisions to the team
Able to evaluate how you and your team’s design decisions work overtime
Confident in running workshops to get to the core of the user experience and to find and evaluate design options
Experience managing other designers and creating a team-based approach to problem solving and design
Excellent communication skills
You must be passionate about tech!
Bonus points
Experience with any of the following is not necessary but is a plus:
Front-end programming for design implementation
Recruitment process of designers
Gaming or esports
A BSc/MSc/PhD degree in UX design or a related field
What are you working on?
You will take overall responsibility for our product design. Initially you will evaluate our current UI/UX and put this into the context of our product roadmap when deciding on updates and iterations. In the first year you will create the core experience we want our users to have in the Skybox platform. Your tasks will include:
Evaluate current UI/UX designs
Plan and conduct user research
Create user stories and story boards
Contribute to roadmap prioritization and product pricing
Develop new designs
Evaluate design proposals across UI, UX, GUI and game related aesthetics.
Help to expand our design team via new design hires
Utilize data to evaluate design decisions
Who are you working with?
Skybox is currently a small team of 13 but growing. You will be joining our product team and UI designer, but as mentioned we want your help with new hires within design.
Where are we?
Our head office is in Copenhagen, Denmark and ideally you will work from the office. We are also an accredited company that can sponsor exceptional employees moving to Denmark.
What do we pay?
Salary is flexible based on your profile (e.g. experience, competencies, passion, leadership etc) and is also competitive with industry standards in UX.
What is it like working for Skybox?
Inclusivity: We want diverse inputs and ideas. We are always looking to improve our products, processes and working environment and therefore you’ll always be heard.
Balance: We want you to bring your A-game to Skybox because you have a healthy work / life balance and you love your job. This way we stay vibrant, innovative and have fun while create & scale awesome tech!
Wellness: We are preparing new wellness initiatives to help balance the mind and body during the workday.
Progression: You should always feel like you’re moving forward so we encourage learning and for you to bring forward ideas to help achieve this. Part of your week will be designated for this.
Exploration:We devote part of our time to exploring new ideas that may not fit exactly into our business but tickle our interest, we believe this helps us stay innovative!
Tech: We work with cutting edge languages and frameworks. We choose the tech based on the best fit for where we want to go.
Market validation: We are close to our users and see the fruits of labor quickly. We follow and continue to improve our CICD processes to inform our decisions as we grow.
Other things: Depending where you are different perks are offered. We will continue to add new benefits and we are always up for reasonable suggestions
How to Apply
To apply for a position at Skybox please send your CV with a cover letter (max 1 page) describing why you’re interested in the position and specifically in Skybox and the key skills you possess that you believe are most relevant.
This job comes with several perks and benefits
Enjoy a free catered lunch with your colleagues, every day.
Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.
Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.
Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.
Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.
Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.