Overview

The Lead User Interface Artist is responsible for creation of the UI art style, motion design, and the graphic production of the menus and user interfaces of video games. These interfaces include, but are not limited to, main menu, loading screens, in-game HUD, inventory, and other 2d graphic design elements. This person will work in close cooperation with the Art Director, Game Designers and Programmers.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive UI style guide to be applied to all user interfaces
• Develop concepts and the visual design of the game menus and user interfaces
• Assure that the UI art style is consistent across all user interfaces

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum of game development experience in graphic design (or the equivalent) specialized in the creation of interfaces and in-menu design
• Substantial examples of current and past work demonstrating a strong understanding of user interaction, design philosophy, shape, color, and composition
• Experience in motion design including a portfolio with Motion Graphics examples
• Self-motivated, but able to take feedback and criticism and properly reflect comments in work
• Excellent team player with very strong work ethic and a collaborative/cooperative attitude
• Passion for games and gaming
• An understanding of and appreciation for milestones, schedules, deadlines, and efficient game development processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Credited, shipped, AAA game titles
• 3d modeling
• Scripting
• Traditional art skills including sketching, illustration, painting, etc.
• University or equivalent art-related degree