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UI Artist
10 months ago
Blind Squirrel Games is searching for a knowledgeable UI Artist to join us in creating a bold open-world experience.
Supported by the Senior UI Artist and UI Lead, you will conceptualize intuitive systems and synthesize complex design features into practical in-game interfaces that incorporate the project's visual style.
The ideal candidate for this mid-level role has experience conceptualizing and implementing UI components and can translate a thorough understanding of flow chart and wireframe development into fabricating cutting-edge assets that meet project expectations and deadlines.
Your responsibilities in this role will consist of UI implementation and iteration, including player icons, interactive menus, and in-game HUD screens. It is imperative that the person in this role is comfortable working alongside concept artists, designers, animators, and engineering to innovate user-friendly and dynamic interfaces while being able to express ideas and feedback to the team.
We are seeking an artist that possesses the excellent communication skills necessary to articulate personal creative processes while receiving critical feedback in style and technique to ensure project consistency.
This job is a full-time position available to work remotely or based out of our Irvine, Austin, or Auckland studio.
The salary range being considered for this role is $80,267 - $95,251. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.
Responsibilities- Work alongside internal and external UI artists to ensure the overall UI aesthetic and UX needs of the project are met
- Create polished user interfaces that encompass the project's visual style and reinforce gameplay
- Prototype and refine UI art elements for in-game with high consideration for consistency, visual art principles, and a user-centric mindset
- Assist in the development of icons, new screen art mocks, and interpreting visual look and feel for new features
- Implement newly created and altered UI art assets using the UMG UI tools in UE4
Qualifications and Education Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Art or equivalent work experience
- 1 – 2+ years of experience in visual design or video game development
- Credited in at least one shipped AAA video game title as a UI Artist
- Experience with both developing for mobile and PC
- Familiarity working in an Agile development environment
Preferred Skills- Proficiency in Adobe Suite
- Proficient in UMG UI tools in UE4
- Experience creating motion graphics using Flash, Nuke, or After Effects
- Strong graphic design and layout sense
- Understanding of user centric UX design
- Skilled in identifying and accommodating end-user needs
- Experienced in translating written concepts into visual designs
- Demonstrated understanding of the limitations of mobile devices, memory, and performance issues
- Well-versed in giving and receiving professional critiques
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Passionate about games and game development
- Pride in everything you create and an aptitude for problem-solving
- Maintain a positive attitude in a highly collaborative and iterative team environment
Pluses- Additional experience in other game engines, such as UE3, CryEngine+, Unity, or proprietary engines
- Previous experience developing UI for an ARPG title
- Understanding of how shader networks improve UI
- Experience in 3D, FX, or similar specializations
- Familiarity using Jira and Confluence
- Experience with Perforce
Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Eligibility to participate in benefits and perks may vary depending on position term and location. We share personal information collected internally, with affiliates and with service providers for the purposes set forth by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and with your consent. For the avoidance of doubt, Blind Squirrel Games does not sell your personal information to third parties, as those terms are defined in the CCPA.
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