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We are Turtle Rock Studios. An award-winning game developer of AAA first person shooters and other games, including the latest co-op shooter franchise, Back 4 Blood. We are located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open and collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb.

We are looking for a talented interface artist with a strong background in graphic design to champion the overall look and feel of the UI. You’ll be working with a core team of other artists, programmers, and designers on a cross-platform project. You’ll be called upon to help craft a consistent and eye-catching UI style across multiple platforms that the end user can navigate intuitively. You must be someone who’s self-directed, can manage your own time, and can identify the tasks needed to get the job done.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the UI Lead, Art Director and Game Designers to conceptualize the UI aesthetic while maintaining an intuitive user experience

  • Create and maintain visual style guides

  • Create a large array of UI components which includes icons, menus, effects and animations

  • Collaborate with programmers to build your assets as you envisioned them

  • Proactively push the visual design of the UI and collaborate with other departments to help develop an exceptional product

  • Actively maintain file and resource organization

  • Proactively seek feedback while also providing it

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years experience in video game development as a UI Artist

  • A portfolio that shows a strong understanding of flat UI

  • Strong communication skills, positive attitude, and the desire to keep learning

  • Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, hierarchy, animation, and typography

  • Highly proficient in Photoshop and After effects

  • Ability to paint and illustrate high quality visuals

  • Understanding of wireframing programs

  • Attention to detail for UX implications while iterating on UI layouts and components

  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing designs throughout the project

  • Your resume must include a link to an online portfolio with examples of menu, icon and motion design work.

Preferences

  • Strong use of research and knowledge from first person shooters

  • Experience with industry standard game engines such as Unreal

  • Experience working with UMG

  • Experience with HTML, CSS, InDesign, Illustrator

  • Experience developing for the web or mobile devices

  • Experience with XD or Figma

  • VFX or compositing skills

  • 3D modeling skills

Benefits

Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:

  • Competitive salary

  • 100% healthcare coverage

  • 401k matching

  • Profit sharing plan

  • Generous time off

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Career improvement program

  • Pet friendly office

  • Fully stocked kitchen, sponsored food trucks, etc.