User Interface (UI) Artist

Big Blue Bubble Inc.; London; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio is seeking a UI Artist to join their team. This role involves collaborating with various departments to define UI styles and creating engaging user experiences for their games. The ideal candidate will have a background in graphic design or interactive media and a passion for gaming culture. The studio promotes an inclusive hiring environment and offers flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Inclusive culture

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits and annual bonuses

In-office gaming equipment

Community engagement through events

Qualifications

• Experience with UI design for interactive interfaces.
• Good understanding of UX flow and function design.
• Strong iconography skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with Game Designers and Programmers to define UI/UX goals.
• Creating high-quality art assets for use in games.
• Maintaining UI architecture and file conventions.

Skills

Creativity

Technical skills

Versatility

Clear communication

Self-directed

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Media, Illustration, Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

As a UI Artist, you will have the opportunity to work with production teams on game projects to establish the UI style for our games, assist in designing new features, and create UI assets, motion graphics, and UI animations.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with Game Designers, Programmers, and Art Leads to define UI/UX goals and strategies throughout the game development process.
• Ensuring UI delivers an interactive and polished gameplay experience.
• Creating high-quality art assets for use in games.
• Maintaining UI architecture, file-naming, and file-preparation conventions for consistency in UI/UX development.
• Designing front-end flow, menu hierarchy, and layout.
• Staying updated with current technologies in digital illustration and game industries.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interactive Media, Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Experience with UI design for interactive interfaces, with a good understanding of UX flow and function design.
• Artistic background demonstrating creativity, versatility, and technical skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop.
• Strong iconography skills.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine is a plus.

Desired attributes:

• Self-directed and proactive.
• Clear communicator.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented.
• Enthusiastic about gaming culture.

We understand you may not meet every point. Please share which of these qualities you possess and contact us to explore this opportunity further!

Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf, and disabled applicants. We promote inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environments. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please submit them confidentially to [e-mail].

What makes our studio exceptional:

• Flexible hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote days.
• Inclusive culture fostering collaboration and support.
• Opportunities to build skills through smaller scope projects.
• Focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
• In-office amenities like a barista, kitchen, and regular food events.
• Frequent team-building activities and social events.
• In-office gaming equipment and entertainment options.
• Paid game fund to expand industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits and annual bonuses.
• Paid time off, sick days, wedding, and parental leave.
• Community engagement through events like Extra Life.
• Internship opportunities with impactful work.
• Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative.

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