Senior UI Artist

Description

• Lead the team of UI artists to define the overall UI aesthetic and ensure the project's visual style is maintained.
• Create and oversee the development of polished user interfaces that reinforce gameplay.
• Prototype and refine UI art elements with high consideration for consistency, visual art principles, and a user-centric mindset.
• Develop icons, new screen art mocks, and interpret visual look and feel for new features.
• Generate and review frontend content, heads-up displays, and other core menus.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in the implementation of UI components, such as maps, buttons, HUD, menus, basic effects, and animations.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform UI design decisions and iterate on UI layouts based on feedback.
• Create wireframes and low-fidelity prototypes to visualize UI layouts and interactions before finalizing designs.
• Ensure UI designs meet accessibility standards and guidelines to accommodate players with different needs and preferences.
• Conduct comparative analysis of UI designs from competitors or similar products to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain UI style guides to ensure consistency and coherence across all UI elements.
• Create animations for UI elements using in-engine animation tools or scripting languages.
• Design and create materials for UI elements to achieve desired visual effects and aesthetics.
• Create high-fidelity UI mockups that align with the project's visual style and reinforce gameplay.
• Collaborate with UI engineers and developers to implement UI designs in the game engine or UI development environment.
• Create reusable UI widgets and prefabs to streamline UI development and ensure consistency across different UI screens and components.
• Collaborate with localization teams to adapt UI designs and assets for different languages, cultures, and regions.
• Ensure UI designs meet console certification requirements and guidelines for platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
• Create original artwork for UI elements such as icons, buttons, backgrounds, and character portraits.
• Design and create icons that are visually appealing, easily recognizable, and effectively communicate their function.
• Select appropriate fonts and typography styles to enhance readability and convey the desired tone and mood.
• Create storyboards and visual narratives to communicate UI design concepts and interactions.
• Conduct research and gather references from various sources to inform UI design decisions and inspire creative solutions.
• Iterate on UI designs based on feedback from stakeholders, playtesting sessions, and usability testing to improve usability and user experience.
• Optimize UI assets for performance and memory usage to ensure smooth rendering and responsiveness on various platforms and devices.
• Organize and maintain a library of UI assets, including icons, buttons, backgrounds, and animations, for easy access and reuse.
• Collaborate with version control systems to track changes and manage asset revisions throughout the development process.
• Document UI design decisions, guidelines, and best practices for reference by team members and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of UI pipelines and workflows to streamline the creation, iteration, and implementation of UI assets.
• Mentor and guide junior UI artists, providing feedback and support to foster their growth and development.
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned to help complete company or department objectives.

• 5+ years of industry experience in game development specializing in UI art.  
• At least two shipped titles as a UI Artist.  
• Portfolio demonstrating ability to design and craft high-quality UI elements for games.

• Proficiency in Adobe Suite.
• 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 consoles, memory, and performance issues.
• Well-versed in giving and receiving professional critiques.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Pride in everything you create and an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a highly collaborative and iterative team environment.