Experienced UI Artist

Troy, NY

Experienced UI Artist

1st Playable is looking for a strong visual designer with a background in typography and graphic design. This UI artist will work to define a creative and cutting edge look and feel for games targeting multiple platforms and devices. A thorough understanding of the prototyping process, and ability to work closely with all team members through all stages of development is a must. You may also work with our marketing team to create graphic design and layouts for print and web, to promote our products and company.

Responsibilities:

Create high end, modern graphics that function well across mobile devices
Ability to create responsive design layouts
Conceptualize wireframes and storyboards for game-play screens, UI and visual effects
Document and communicate procedures and style guides to other artists and engineers
Work with art, design and engineering to create high quality graphics and animations that serve all disciplines to a high degree
Create vector Illustrations and graphic visuals that match existing art styles
Design title text and layouts for game presentation screens
Communicate effectively with team members on a daily basis and during daily team meetings
Provide assets on time that meet the company’s and the client’s needs
Take direction within internal and external review processes, and provide revisions to your work that address feedback throughout the project cycle.

Requirements:

3-5 years UI experience with complex web and mobile apps or games experience
Excellent graphic design and typography skills
Strong understanding of the effective use of color and composition
Proven ability to communicate visually, identifying and defining visual design issues and solutions
Understanding of web and interactive design fundamentals
Ability to create art assets that match existing art styles
Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign CC
A desire to learn, grow, and work in an iterative design environment
Passion for games, and community service
Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash/Animate CC
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within a team environment
Portfolio must illustrate strong UI and graphic design skills

Pluses:

Understanding of HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and UNITY
Ability to animate UI elements

Materials Required for Application

Portfolio
Resume
Art test may be requested

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