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UI Technical Artist [Avatar Project]

Job Description

We’re embarking on an amazing journey, together with Lightstorm Entertainment and FoxNext Games, to the world of Pandora, developing a new cutting-edge game set on the beautiful and dangerous moon from the prominent Avatar film franchise.

As a UI Tech Artist at Massive you'll work with industry leading tools and collaborate with UI/UX Designers, Artists and Programmers to create some of the most advanced UI content seen in video games. Working on the UI team involves you in all aspects of developing the game; participating to help shape the entire pipeline of game features from concept to design and into implementation. With our in-house engine "Snowdrop", you get instant feedback on your work, allowing for constant iteration and improvement as well as the ability to easily prototype new features.

This is a permanent position based in Malmö Sweden and requires working onsite. We kindly ask you to apply with your CV and message to the hiring manager/cover letter in English. Applications will be reviewed whilst the job-ad is posted.

Responsibilities

• Creating various UI screens for in-game screens, features and content. Utilising our node based (visual scripting language) in Snowdrop.
• Collaborating with all disciplines necessary to deliver features on time, in line with the art direction and with the players best interest in mind.
• Ensuring our UI is as optimal with continual iteration and development.

Qualifications

You as a person are friendly and approachable, you enjoy creating content and like to take the initiative. You've an eye for quality, learn quickly and are always seeking to improve. You enjoy solving problems and are able to think both technically and artistically. You work well in a team and can communicate well in English (both written and oral).

• A relevant portfolio of your work is required.
• Proven work experience with node based visual scripting tools (e.g. Unity, Unreal or Snowdrop).
• Experience developing UI or a directly related field within game development.
• An interest in accessibility and optimization.
• Ability to find and debug issues within content.
• Comfortable realizing content based on concepts and design.
• Having already helped shipped a AAA game or having production knowledge is highly valued.

Good to know

We aim to build a team who continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible in game development, and because we love to learn and grow from the people around us, we might ask you to complete a practical test as a part of the recruitment process.

We look forward to receiving your application and learning more about you. Meanwhile, please check-out the videos posted below, to gain greater insight into life at Massive.

Additional Information

Longing to be part of a fun, creative and passionate workplace? We can offer you this and more in an open and friendly environment where you will work with some of the best craftsmen in the industry. Are you up for it? Come aboard for the ride!

Massive Entertainment is a premier producer of games and interactive entertainment for the global market. The studio is located in Malmö, Sweden and fully owned by Ubisoft Entertainment, the world’s third largest independent video game publisher. We are more than 650 people from 45+ different countries working together to produce major titles such as World in Conflict, Far Cry 3, Tom Clancy’s The Division and our latest Avatar Project.

We value diversity at Massive and promote a family-friendly culture and a gender-balanced work environment, where equal opportunities play a meaningful role in the day-to-day operations of our studio.

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original & memorable entertainment experiences. We build worlds that are a playground for the imagination, offering moments of surprise, fun and adventure as well as opportunities for learning and self-discovery.

At Ubisoft, you’ll grow and collaborate with highly talented teams from around the world. Our massively friendly work environment will inspire you to go above and beyond to create experiences and brands people will fall in love with.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.