Senior UI Artist

Miniclip; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile game company in the UK is looking for a UI Designer to enhance their mobile games through impactful graphics and effective team collaboration. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with design tools and an understanding of UX principles. A passion for mobile games is a big plus. Join our creative team and contribute to the visual success of our projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable industry experience using design tools.
• Ability to create wireframes and mock-ups quickly.
• Strong skills in creating appealing 2D/3D graphics.
• Extensive knowledge of modern UI styles.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement UI for mobile games.
• Collaborate with Art, Design, and Development teams.
• Create 2D/3D illustrations for in-game and marketing.
• Ensure brand integrity and quality craftsmanship.

Skills

Industry experience with Photoshop

Industry experience with Illustrator

Industry experience with Blender

Industry experience with Figma

Understanding of UX principles

Strong skills in 2D/3D graphics

Problem-solving attitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Blender

Figma

Unity

Job description

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Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing UI for our mobile games.
• Working closely with Art, Design, Production, Project Managers, and Developers to identify user issues and find the best solutions.
• Assisting in a range of artistic tasks including GUI creation, 2D/3D illustrations for in-game and marketing purposes.
• Ensuring the integrity of the brand with attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship.
• Displaying knowledge of shape, colour, and composition with a good general art foundation.
• Adopting and researching different graphic styles depending on the project or task.
• Making important decisions about the overall look of the game, taking ownership of screen designs, and developing art elements that enhance player experience and engagement.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable industry experience using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Figma, or similar.
• The ability to quickly create wireframes and mock-ups in collaboration with the design team.
• Strong skills in creating appealing 2D/3D graphics for UI elements, such as menus, icons, sliders, frames, transitions, feedback, and buttons.
• Extensive knowledge of modern UI styles, particularly in the mobile games sector.
• A good understanding of UX principles, in addition to UI.
• A good knowledge of fonts that will work well on the mobile platform.
• Be driven, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing business needs.
• Able to build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence effectively and quickly.
• Very proactive and able to identify and solve problems across multiple platforms and pipelines.
• Ability to work effectively with small to large teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• A problem-solving attitude.
• Keen attention to detail whilst maintaining the ability to meet deadlines.
• Passion for entertainment and mobile games is a big plus.
• Good knowledge of Unity (desirable but not essential).