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Lead UI Artist (Narrative Adventure)

We're looking for a Lead UI Artist to join us on a dark, story-driven next generation 'Narrative Adventure' with genre defining goals

This huge, highly ambitious partnership project takes atmosphere, storytelling, player agency and narrative firmly into ground-breaking territory on next-generation hardware technologies.

This project has AAA ambitions with a heavy focus on art, animation and delivering unique character performances to heighten player presence and immersion to new levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Art Director and other Leads to develop and refine workflows
• Be responsible for the entire package, from initial high-level concepts/moodboard to final design
• Help to deliver the graphic design work in a game ready state
• Working with Dev Managers to ensure a realistic time estimates are given
• Bring your own experience of best working practices to the team
• Identify shortfalls in skills and support ongoing recruitment efforts to grow the Art team

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead UI Artist on at least one shipped PC or console title
• Experience working on a AAA title
• A good level of technical expertise
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop / Illustrator
• A drive to constantly push graphic design quality
• A strong interest in design and typography
• Experience with people management, skills development and mentoring
• Previous experience with Unreal Engine or a proprietary engine

Additional or Desired Skills:

• Good UX Knowledge
• Familiar with 3D Software Packages

Benefits

• Private Healthcare Plan
• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Pension Plans
• Remote Working, within the UK
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counselling

Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.