UI Artist

Digital Extremes; London; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top video game studio in London, Ontario is seeking a UI Artist skilled in UI/UX design to enhance Warframe's user interface. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio, and technical proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD and Figma. This is a collaborative role that involves working closely with other designers and programmers to create compelling visual elements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Paid time off

Work-life balance wellness subsidies

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally in AAA game development.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX fundamentals and design skills.
• Proficiency in creating wireframes and interactive prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement UI elements that align with the game's visual identity.
• Collaborate with UI Art Lead, game designers and UI programmers.
• Contribute to the evolution of the game's interface.

Skills

UI/UX design

Design problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe XD

Figma

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Jira

Basecamp

Perforce

Job description

We’re hiring a creative and experienced UI Artist to help evolve and enhance Warframe’s user interface. This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for visual design, solid UI/UX fundamentals, and a passion for collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced, iterative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a UI Artist, you’ll work closely with the UI Art Lead, Principal UI Artist, game designers, and UI programmers to design, implement, and polish UI elements that align with Warframe’s established visual identity and adhere to its technical constraints. You'll also contribute to the evolution of the game's interface by helping define new visual styles where needed. Strong technical troubleshooting skills are highly valued in this role.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally with experience from AAA game development or equivalent
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong UI/UX fundamentals, screen layout, and iconography design
• Proven experience collaborating with UI programmers and conveying clear, actionable design feedback
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD or Figma, with the ability to create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visual layouts for in-game interfaces
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with Jira, Basecamp, and Perforce version control
• Experience creating game-ready UI assets optimized for performance
• Exceptional design problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and navigate complex systems independently
• Strong grasp ofdesign principles, including color theory, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Highlyself-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities and iterative workflows
• Strongorganizational and technical troubleshooting abilities
• Strongcommunication skills with the ability to effectively give and receive constructive feedback, as well as clearly convey design concepts and ideas to internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project.
• Passion for video games and a strong interest in player experience

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Experience Playing Warframe
• Experience with Lua scripting
• Knowledge of Flash animation techniques
• Familiarity with working in game engines
• Experience creating FX and materials specifically for UI
• Proficiency in Blender or other 3D software
• Background in motion design and animation principles (After Effects)

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector, BioShock for the PlayStation3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

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Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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