UI Artists at CIG are a key part of the UI team, they have the flexibility to create high quality graphics, design layouts, implement them in the game - all hitting the Star Citizen art style.

Responsibilities:

Create high quality layouts and visuals that fit the Star Citizen art style and the UI guidelines
Participate in early-stage meetings to provide insight into implementation requirements as well as potential challenges in implementing design concepts
Create and design UI layouts for complex gameplay systems with an eye towards creating the optimal flow for the given UI
Define the look of brands and logos for UI screens and environmental graphics. Iterate, present progress to the team and directors, document and create final quality imagery
Work with gameplay feature team but collaborating with Design Lead and UI Director to ensure that your work is consistent with the vision of Star Citizen’s Persistent Universe
Implement UI screens, animations, style sheets and graphic artwork in the game engine, iterating and working closely with other team members to achieve the desired results
Proactively engage in the collaborative process and provide feedback and suggestions to fellow team members
Actively learn new techniques, skills and proprietary editors and technologies that are appropriate to the job
Fulfill other such duties and responsibilities assigned by Cloud Imperium Games reasonably consistent with employee’s skills and experience

Requirements:

At least 3+ years of experience in designing user-interfaces for games and/or other related software mediums
Experience with software development processes and working within production deadlines
A portfolio showcasing exceptional design skill and affinity toward clean and modern visual aesthetics
Moderate to high degree of experience in Photoshop and Illustrator
Ability to clearly articulate reasoning behind design decisions
Internally driven and proactive, harboring a deep passion for establishing and maintaining great user experiences and stunning visual design
Up to date experience and interest in current PC and console games
Good communicator in English as this is globally CIG’s internal operating language
Must be willing to move to Austin, Texas once the COVID WFH period is lifted
International travel may be required as a part of this role

Pluses:

Experience working with version control software (Perforce, or similar)
Experience in animation or motion graphics (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender etc)
Experience of scripting in Unity, Unreal or HTML
Experience developing for VR devices
Experience working within CryEngine or Lumberyard

This position is offered at our Los Angeles Studio by Cloud Imperium Games LTD.

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