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With a passion to deliver high-end cinematic games, Supermassive Games is carving a unique and exciting path in the games industry. Want to join us on the journey?

Supermassive Games are seeking a Frontend/UI Artist to work on one of our exciting new projects!

The Role

You will be creating high-quality and engaging UI and motion design content for use in our games currently in development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Concept, design and pre-visualisation of frontend menus and UI elements to a brief provided by key stakeholders such as the art director and game designer
  • Creating production art assets and working closely with a front-end programmer to ensure they are implemented accurately in game
  • Meeting work targets and milestones deliverables in a high-pressured full production environment

Requirements

Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong portfolio showcasing high quality immersive interface experiences, motion graphic animation and 2D art that demonstrates experience in designing game menus and UI.
  • Minimum of one shipped title, with experience in all stages of a project life cycle.
  • Understanding of current UX and UI design trends within AAA titles.
  • A strong interest in graphic & motion design, typography and colour theory.
  • The ability to follow an artistic vision and work within the boundaries of a style guide.
  • A drive to constantly push graphic design quality
  • Attention to detail
  • The capacity to take on board constructive criticism
  • Good collaboration with the art team and other team members on the project.
  • A highly positive proactive work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good organization, problem solving and time management skills

Essential Technical Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite: Being highly proficient in After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Desirable Technical Skills

  • Experience with commonplace UI/UX software such as Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD or Figma
  • Game development experience
  • Experience with general prototyping processes
  • Experience running user testing sessions
  • Experience creating style guides
  • Unreal Engine 4

To enjoy working at Supermassive you also need to be:

  • Flexible and open-minded
  • Determined and self-motivated
  • Prepared to rise to a challenge
  • Always striving for quality
  • Creative and innovative

Benefits

Why join us?

  • We make big games with small teams - you will play a full and active role
  • Challenging and rewarding projects as standard
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Pension and life assurance
  • Social events - including large summer party
  • Constantly improving tools and workflow so you can focus on creativity
  • Fast decision-making allows good ideas to flourish
  • We celebrate and nurture talent
  • Our supportive, inclusive and friendly team culture is something we are proud of
  • Work-life balance is something we respect and protect
  • Ultimately, you’ll work on the cutting edge - making innovative and immersive game