Rebellion Oxford are currently looking for an enthusiastic UI Artist devoted to creating stylish user interface experiences for games on all current platforms. The successful applicant will have graphic design experience, be self-driven and talented, with a genuine interest in playing games.

Game industry experience is not essential but you must have experience of creating graphical user interfaces, an awareness of best selling games and the graphical styles they employ. Please include a link to your portfolio of examples demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability.

You will:

Work closely with a GUI Designer to create art for 2D front-end game interfaces and in-game display HUDs
Create, design and implement both static and animating 2D elements
Follow the GUI creation process from concept through to completion
Rapid creation of GUI prototypes for multiple platforms
Work to a functional and aesthetic brief, within technical constraints, adapting to different art styles and keeping consistency with the overall game style
Document style guides and task tracking
Collaborate productively within larger multi-disciplined project team environments

Work effectively with minimal levels of guidance, prioritising and scheduling your own work
Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure

Requirements

Excellent use of Photoshop
Strong understanding of modern user interface design principles
Skilled in GUI design and creation of graphic elements and animations
Good core graphic design skills including layout, typography, font formats and colour
Good understanding of composition and color theory
Good written and verbal communication skills, willingness to accept and follow direction
Ability to grasp new concepts and tools quickly
Knowledge of Flash, After Effects, web design or any 3D packages would be an advantage but is not essential

Benefits

Holidays: 25 days paid annual leave plus all bank holidays (33 days total)
Relocation: reasonable pre-agreed costs eg belongings, transport, non-refundable agency fees, etc
Pension: contributory pension scheme where company matches 4%, salary sacrifice so saves on tax & NI
Cycle Scheme: spread bike payments over 12 months, salary sacrifice so saves on tax & NI
Eye Test Vouchers: free eye tests and additional discounts on glasses/contact lenses
Introduction bonus: £2k for internal staff referrals that lead to hires
Loans: Up to £1k interest free personal loans
Free Stuff: fresh fruit, Rebellion Steam titles, GDC Vault access, digital 2000AD/Solaris/Abaddon/Ravenstone copies, game and film library
Discounts: 50% off most 2000AD merchandise, discounted membership at The Athlete Centre gym 200 metres from Oxford studio
Culture: friendly, creative and relaxed working atmosphere, with sensibly managed projects and recognition of the importance of work-life balance
Social: annual company events (Summer BBQ & Christmas Party), various ad-hoc events and out-of-hours social groups such as photography, board games, football, baking, etc
Oxford Location: local pub, M&S and Waitrose, 5 minute walk to train station and 15 minute walk to city centre
Hours: flexible start and finish times (core hours 10am-4pm with 7.5 working hours overall plus 1 hour for lunch)