We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior UI Artist to join our team. As a Senior UI Artist, you will be working closely with the Presentation director and be responsible for leading a team of UI artists and tech artists in developing visual experiences across game and gameplay menus (HUD), while promoting usability and user experience with our UX team. As we’re making a GAAS Game, you will have a strong sensibility for modular and flexible systems to ensure long term viability for our UI features.

Reporting

The Senior UI Artist will report to a producer.
 

 Responsibilities and Duties

• In close collaboration with the Presentation Director, you will guide the user-centered and iterative design process of our GAAS game, and oversee your team in developing visual experiences across the game, including HUD and menus, while promoting usability and user experience. 

• You will help establish an overall vision for designated UI features, produce supporting visual mockups, and assist in validating concepts to all stakeholders (design, programming, etc.). 

• You will be responsible for producing AAA-quality UI art assets, adhering to the overall presentation and art direction. 

• You will be expected to integrate contemporary UI/UX design as part of your UI design proposals. 

• You will promote and integrate UI/UX best practices at both a project level, and actively participate in discussions and validations at a feature level.  

• You will also act in a mentorship capacity to your team in their respective tasks and nurture team growth.

• You will collaborate with relevant disciplines to ensure that all design requirements, content prioritization, and technical implementation requirements are met. 

• You will participate in building our UI toolset providing constructive feedback on pipeline and tool features, driving the advancement of the tool feature set for future game production.

•  you will stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, new standards, and emerging technologies to ensure that our games remain competitive and innovative.

Experience and skills required

• At least 5 years of experience in visual design in the video game industry

• Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision

• Extensive knowledge of graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects) 

• Proficient in videogame editing & development tools

• Understanding of usability principles & information architecture

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with team members across multiple disciplines

• Experienced in mentoring and driving a team of UI artists and tech UI artists

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong expertise of UE5 and strong interests toward UE5

• Experienced in a LIVE game production environment

• Knowledge in UI motion design