AAA UI Artist - Motion Graphics & UX for NBA 2K

Visual Concepts; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Visual Concepts in Novato, California, is seeking a UI Artist to contribute to the NBA 2K franchise by crafting high-quality UI assets that align with the game’s art direction. You will collaborate with UI designers and engineers to integrate assets into the game engine and help develop motion graphics that elevate the user experience.

You should have 2+ years of UI design experience, strong proficiency with Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine/Unity, and Adobe/Figma tools, plus a solid grounding in

Qualifications

• 2+ years crafting commercial user interface designs, ideally for large-scale or AAA titles.
• Familiarity with 3D software such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or other industry-standard 3D rendering tools and plugins.
• Experience working with modern game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and implementing UI assets within them.
• Experience with industry standard 2D graphics applications and prototyping tools used in UI (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma etc.)
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, composition, color theory and visual hierarchy
• Awareness of current trends in UI design, tools and technologies to continuously improve quality and efficiency
• Proven ability to work with a high degree of self-direction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in creating motion graphics
• Experience with Perforce

Responsibilities

• Create and implement high-quality UI assets that align with the game’s art direction
• Work closely with a team of UI Designers and engineers to integrate UI assets into the game engine using Maya and proprietary development tools
• Contribute to the development of motion graphics and visual effects that elevate the overall user experience
• Participate in design reviews, provide and incorporate feedback based on playtest

Skills

UI design

Maya

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

Unity

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

UI/UX principles

Motion graphics

Perforce

Communication

Tools

Maya

Cinema 4D

Unreal Engine

Unity

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Perforce

Job description

Visual Concepts in Novato, California, is seeking a UI Artist to contribute to the NBA 2K franchise by crafting high-quality UI assets that align with the game’s art direction. You will collaborate with UI designers and engineers to integrate assets into the game engine and help develop motion graphics that elevate the user experience.

You should have 2+ years of UI design experience, strong proficiency with Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine/Unity, and Adobe/Figma tools, plus a solid grounding in