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UI Artist [Beyond Good And Evil 2] (f/m/d)

Job Description

Beyond Good And Evil 2 is an action-adventure sci-fi RPG set in the same universe as Ubisoft’s original cult classic. You can now join our crew at Ubisoft Mainz to help us shape this amazing project

As a UI Artist on our team, you provide visual guidance to our players and allow them to confidently and seamlessly navigate within our game world.

At this key position between art and game design, your player-focused mindset, creative skills and sense for clear visual communication ensure our players always know where to look and what to do. Through your excellent use of space, color, typography and animation you clearly and consistently communicate all key content at the right place and the right time; And thanks to your work, gameplay experience always remains immersive

Responsibilities:

• Follow design documentation to translate high-level gameplay ideas into functional UI designs
• Conceptualize and design user-friendly interface assets (HUD, GUI elements, menus, animation, logos, icons, etc.)
• Work (very) closely with UX and game designers to visually communicate the path they’ve laid out
• Prepare and communicate ideas in a visual manner, either as sketches, style frames or mock-ups;
• Design motion graphics for in-game assets and/or pre-rendered movies
• Integrate your assets, with the help of programmers and verify they meet quality targets
• Develop and refine your work based on feedback from collaborative teams (debug and optimize).
• Research & develop cutting edge styles that push boundaries in graphic design and motion graphics

Qualifications

What you bring:

• College diploma in graphic design and multimedia or equivalent training or work experience
• 3+ years of experience in creating interfaces on a video game or feature film
• Experience working in game interfaces on at least 1 AAA game preferred
• Proficient with the Adobe Creative Suite
• Creativity, originality and resourcefulness when searching for solutions
• Observation skills, sense of initiative and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to accept critiques and adapt to change
  
  *Experience with UI middleware is a plus.

What to send our way:

• Your CV, highlighting your education, experience, and skills
• A cover letter including your earliest starting date, expected salary and why you would like to join us
• A portfolio with a breakdown of your best and most fitting work – seriously, show us your process and why you are a great fit! (attach work samples or send us a link to your personal website or online portfolio)

Additional Information

Your benefits:

• Relocation Support: We offer financial support in form of a cash allowance and assistance with accommodation search and settle-in support via our relocation partner, for international candidates we offer visa assistance.
• 26 days paid vacation per year. Additionally, you will get half a day off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and approximately 11 bank holidays in the Mainz region.
• Flexible Working Hours: We have core working times between 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM and the distribution of the other hours is up to you.
• Opportunities for growth on your desired career path: Leadership training, workshops, guest speakers from the industry, online Ubisoft learning platform, coaches, Experts and library.
• Company Pension Scheme. We offer an attractive scheme through salary sacrificing in which the employer also matches contributions
• Up to 350€ childcare support per child per month. In addition, we also offer 5 ‘care for ill children days’ per child per year.
• Discounted Games. We regularly order Ubisoft Games for super cheap prices for our employees.
• Gym Subsidy. We contribute 50% (up to a maximum amount of 25€) towards the monthly cost of a gym membership of your choice.
• Monthly Mobility Budget. 80€ per month that can be used on bicycle lease, parking spot rental or public transportation ticket.
• Our Ubisoft Blue Byte Academy offers multiple opportunities for you to discover your full potential and develop yourself in various areas.
• English and German classes for free. Main language in the studio is English.
• Free fresh Fruit, Coffee, Tea and Water. Enjoy fresh fruit and beverages in our office.

We offer a highly motivating challenge for team players interested in showing personal initiative in an innovative and international company. If you are passionate about video games and would like to join an industry leader - please apply via our career portal.

For further information, please check https://mainz.ubisoft.com/en/

Company Description

About Ubisoft Mainz

The teams at Ubisoft Mainz are engineering some of Ubisoft’s biggest blockbusters. Operating from a historic city in the heart of Germany, the studio develops games pushing the limits of the genre like the acclaimed Anno 1800 and lends decades of expertise to AAA co-development projects like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege and the upcoming Beyond Good And Evil 2. More information at mainz.ubisoft.com.