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UI Artist

From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 28-year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.

The Funcom team consists of over 250 people located in 5 studios - Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, a newly opened Romania studio - plus an additional UI/UX hub in the UK. As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!

Now, our UI/UX team needs a UI Artist in Newcastle, England.

Your Mission in Funcom

As a UI Artist, you will be involved with UI creations and systemization. You will need both an excellent eye for design as well as the technical understanding for implementation & discussions with code.

In this role, you are an adaptable UI Artist, always ready for a new challenge, and have a strong understanding of the latest UI/UX art production techniques.

How you can have an impact in your position:

• Produce high-quality UI art, concept wireframes, designing systems, creating icons and transitions within the engine
• Work closely with the project Art and UI/UX Directors to follow project style guides and briefs as well as an ability to understand and interpret game designs clearly
• Work with programmers to successfully execute user interface ideas from the concept to completion
• An observant and avid researcher of the source material, ensuring an understanding of the concepts & designs you create work in the world
• Stay up to date on best practices to keep up with the latest next-gen industry standards

We are looking for someone that has:

• Minimum 1 year commercial production experience in a UI Art role
• Good understanding of UI art fundamentals of wireframes, design, icons, animation and game limitations for both PC and console
• Good proficiency with Photoshop/Illustrator and other 2D software packages
• Great communication, organization and time management skills
• Bachelor/Undergraduate degree or equivalent and authorization to work in Europe

In addition, the perfect candidate has:

• Knowledge and experience of UX Design an advantage
• Familiarity with UE4
• Keen interest in playing games and game development beyond art

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible!

Why Funcom?

We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.

Funcom Newcastle UI/UX hub is a professional working environment with international work culture , including plans to expand and establish a co-working space later this year.

Working at Funcom Newcastle UI/UX hub offers a flexible working schedule and a long list of other benefits. Even more: working at Funcom means being part of a family of kind, skilled and professional colleagues that share a passion for games!

We have a dynamic, inclusive, challenging, and engaging work culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.