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FRONT END ARTIST (UI) - 4 month contract
The UI Artist is responsible for the creation of content for the user interface (screens, HUD, iconography, transitions & animation), meeting regularly and collaborating with UI stakeholders and the project art director. They hold the vision for and are able to communicate the visual goals of each area through various examples and prototyping. They will collaborate with Art, Design and Engineering to achieve the ideal user experience and are accountable for the quality of the content in their area.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Development of screens / HUD elements from concept to fully functional, using Photoshop, Flash, as well as other multimedia applications.
- Collaborating with the UI stakeholders and Project Art Director to ensure that the overall UI experience, product vision and quality benchmarks of a AAA quality product are being met.
- Work within, and maintain UI style guide, documentation, flowcharts and rapid prototyping.
- Create and manage graphic design needs for other areas of game production.
- Unique asset creation in the established UI direction.
Qualifications
- A post secondary education in graphic design or web design.
- 1+ years experience as an Interface Artist/Developer - AAA console product or web.
- An eye for detail and style, as demonstrated by a top-rate portfolio or demo reel.
- A working knowledge of UI development software and techniques (e.g. Photoshop, Flash, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
Assets
- Additional background in AAA console product or ActionScript is an advantage
- Prior experience with Adobe After-Effects, or similar motion graphics tools
- Technical training in Usability Design, involvement in focus testing/groups
APPLY NOW
Send your resume to [email protected] quoting the job you would like to apply for in the subject line. For all art positions please include a website link to your portfolio. We thank everyone for their interest but only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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