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UI-Technical Artist (Scripter)

UI Scripter

A UI Scripter is someone who takes the mocks completed by an artist and the data passed to us by the SEs and connects them to make a screen that displays the data as it should and pixel perfect matches the mock.

What a UI Scripter does at EA:

• Programs, creates, and debugs various UI elements using ActionScript, including frontend and in-game components.
• Ensure the game's text assets and numerical data are properly Localized (EFIGS), including making updates to the localization database.
• Develops and supports the creation of UI design, game menus, interactive prototypes, artwork, and motion design to meet design goals and support the look and feel
• User interface aspects of games that ties in the front end UI with the backend code base
• Manipulates UI content and assets. Responsible for optimizing file size and configurations.
• Specs out art tasks and generates time estimates when needed

The next great EA UI Scripter also needs:

• Degree in Art, Animation, Design, or related field preferred
• Experience with ActionScript or similar scripting language
• Experience with Flash, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Principles
• Experience Flash Builder, Flashdevelop, or similar
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and troubleshooting skills
• A visual eye and an eye for detail.