UI Artist

Workingames; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days vacation

5 paid personal days

7 paid sick days

Life Insurance & AD&D

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Extended Healthcare & Dental Care

RRSP/DPSP matching

Hybrid working/Remote

Training & Development

Job summary

Smoking Gun Interactive is seeking a skilled UI Implementor to design, implement and polish game user interfaces for mobile and PC platforms. You will collaborate with UX, design, and engineering to set up screens, animations and high fidelity UI graphics, translating complex information into user-friendly layouts.

You should have at least one shipped title, a strong portfolio of 2D UI work, and a design degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience developing interactive UI in game engines or web UI editors.
• At least one shipped game title.
• Strong online portfolio showing 2D UI work.
• Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, or Illustration or equivalent experience.
• Experience translating complex information into user-friendly layouts.
• Excellent visual design skills: composition, layout, typography, color theory.
• Pixel-perfect design mindset and ability to take direction in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement UI art and animations.
• Work with UX, designers, and engineers to set up screens and animations.
• Create UI layouts and high fidelity graphics with Lead Artist.
• Integrate assets and animations within engine specs for multiple platforms.
• Iterate rapidly to address design challenges and feedback.
• Assist Lead Artist with related tasks.

Skills

UI design

Animation

Problem-solving

Pixel-perfect

Typography

Color theory

Collaboration

2D UI work

Education

Graphic Design / Animation degree or equivalent

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Animate

Job description

# UI ArtistSmoking Gun InteractivePosted: 5 hours agoWork mode: Remote - Region RestrictedLocation: British Columbia, Canada, North AmericaApplyMore on WorkinGames:All jobs at Smoking Gun Interactive·Jobs in Canada## Description**Company Description**Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.**Job Overview:**As a **UI Implementor** you’re experienced in designing, executing, and implementing game user interface assets and animations. Prior game development experience for mobile & PC platforms and proven illustration, graphic design and motion graphic skills are highly valued.***\\*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area*****In this role, you will:*** Build and implement UI art and animations* Work closely with UX, designers, and engineers to set up screens and animations* Create UI layouts and high fidelity graphics with Lead Artist* Work closely with engineers to integrate assets and animations within tech specifications for multiple platforms in editor* Rapidly iterate and develop solutions to design challenges while following creative and art direction* Address and integrate feedback from various departments to achieve bug-free and polished user experience* Assist the Lead Artist in any necessary duties**To be successful in this role, you must have:*** 3+ years of experience developing interactive interfaces in game engine or web-based UI editors and tools;* At least one shipped game title; An exceptional online portfolio featuring examples of your 2D UI work.* A Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, or Illustration or equivalent work experience;* Unity, Unreal or other game engine experience* An ability to translate complex information into a user-friendly layout* Good Understanding of art/animation fundamentals and how to apply them in game assets* Strong visual design skills (i.e., composition, layout, typography, colour theory)* A passion for problem-solving as well as strong organizational and analytical skills;* An obsession for getting designs to pixel perfect;* The ability to accept direction, work well in a fast-paced environment;* Expert knowledge of 2D art tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects+ 10 days vacation leave+ 5 paid days personal leave+ 7 paid sick days+ Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment+ Dependent Life Insurance+ Long Term Disability (LTD)+ Extended Healthcare Benefit+ Dental Care+ RRSP/DPSP matching+ Hybrid working/Remote+ Training & DevelopmentSalary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 CAD*Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.**Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.****PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY****By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at**https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice**.*Role Information: EN Studio: Smoking Gun Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver Area of Work: Game Development Service: Create Employment Type: Full Time Working Pattern: Remote