This job listing expired on Apr 8, 2022
Arkane Studios is looking for an UI/UX Artist to join our team in developing AAA games for PC and console. You will collaborate on the various UI elements across the game – from game start and frontend menus, to the HUD and any in-game menus, pushing the user experience to be visually interesting while supporting clear functionality and usability.
Responsibilities
- Work with Art Direction, Creative Direction, and Systems Design to implement the various UI features needed to support gameplay throughout the game.
- Work with engineering to establish best practices, creating UI events, passing data back and forth from game to UI, and implementation.
- Design/update wireframes, tune existing features, and refine the overall flow of the UI to create the best player experience.
- Work with VFX and SFX departments to push fanfare (ex: completing missions, item discover, level up, etc.)
- Work with design to implement and polish tutorials as well as integrating storytelling elements
Qualifications
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
- Experience with Unreal 4, Blueprints, and Actionscript scripting
- At least 3 years of experience working as a UI artist, preferably in a game development role
- Strong communication and written skills (ability to document workflows and collaborate with various departments)
- Solid understanding of UX/UI best practices
- Experience with typography and color theory
* Candidates must submit an online portfolio showcasing UX/UI work
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of accessibility best practices and a passion to create options that allow for a variety of play styles and needs.
- Additional scripting experience (such as Python, Lua, or C#)
- Experience with localization and an understanding of how to support various languages (from considerations to constraints to work within).
- Experience with motion graphics and VFX integration in UI elements