Rovio has recently opened a Montreal studio, with the goal to reinvent the way people play games. We are building a hands-on team of passionate artists, technologists, designers and innovators inside a culture of trust, passion, and innovation and aspire towards radical transparency and candor, empowering leadership and a true work/life balance.

We are committed to the continual improvement of our projects, tools, communication, and ourselves, while keeping the atmosphere friendly, inclusive, respectful and supportive. We make sure that we learn both from our mistakes and our success as we grow in number and in experience.

And, of course, we plan to Change The World for the better with the groundbreaking game we will build.

Summary of your role:

At Rovio, we believe that great games are made by people who are passionate about actually making them! As a UI Artist, you will participate in brainstorming sessions and translate ideas into great UI concepts and mock-up. We are looking for a real team player, a person who would work closely with technical and creative people.

What you will do:

Create high quality user interfaces following the overall artistic direction of the project as well as technical specifications.
Design optimized assets that can be reused on different platforms (mobile, PC, console).
Iterate in collaboration with other departments.
Help the Art Director define the visual style of the game's user interface.
Solve integration problems related to outsourced assets.
Provide constructive feedback that will help improve the project.
Organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

You’ll need these skills:

Multidisciplinary profile (2D, 3D, animation / motion design)
Experience with User Interface animations
Knowledge of VFX, shaders and other visual effects in UI.
Ability to think outside the box and a talent to find innovative solutions
Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design skills including iconography, typography, composition, and color theory.
Demonstrate an understanding of the branding, design, functionality and technical requirements of the game
A wide range of user interface styles that show flexibility (from stylized to realism)
Experience with a game engine (Unreal Engine or Unity)
Experience with mobile platforms, PCs and consoles
Have a problem-solving mindset and use a rigorous work methodology
Have a passion for games and interactive media.