Treyarch is seeking a talented artist to help create innovative experiences for our games, we will consider both Associate and mid-level artists for this temporary role. As a UI Artist you will iterate on concept sketches, deliver high fidelity comps and bring visual designs to life in engine. Interdepartmental collaboration is critical in this role where user experience and visual aesthetics meet to deliver our players high quality experiences.
This position is remote with potential onsite work in the future, we are seeking candidates already eligible to work in the United States as this is a temporary role, sponsorship is not available. Candidates should have a good understanding of human-software interaction and experience communicating complex information with simple aesthetics. The ideal candidate is passionate, loves making great games and has a fundamental understanding of art and design principles.
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality work, ranging from initial sketches to high fidelity visual comps for game features, core UI elements and iconography
- Work with UI Lead and peers to generate assets for menus, HUD, buttons, widgets, backgrounds, data displays, top-down maps and other game features while maintaining a consistent visual aesthetic throughout the UI
- Implement designs in engine ensuring they meet visual and functional standards
- Collaborate with user experience designers, engineers and other artists to iterate on features until they reach AAA quality
- Contribute to pipeline and process improvement discussions
Player Profile
Minimum Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience working in visual media with a focus on user interface design. 1+ years of experience for Associate level.
- Game industry experience on at least 1 commercially shipped title is preferable
- Portfolio demonstrating examples of user interface and iconography
- Solid communicator who works well with a variety of personalities in an energetic team environment
- Must be able to receive peer and stakeholder feedback and iterate based on that feedback
- Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator with knowledge of applications such as XD, After Effects, Maya/3DSMax or Flash a plus
- MUST have a passion for games
Extra Points:
- Experience working in a related field, such as advertising, motion graphics, web design, information architecture, illustration or industrial design a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Media Design, Graphic Design, Illustration or Industrial Design a plus
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
Treyarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
