UX/UI Specialist
First Contact Entertainment is seeking a well-rounded UI Artist to join our Team. The ideal candidate has experience designing all aspects of UX, has a passion for AAA gaming, and the desire to join a dynamic team looking to offer players truly engaging experiences.
Area
Art/Design
Job Type
Location
Full Time
CA. USA
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deliver high-quality work, ranging from wireframing and sketches to high fidelity visual comps for game features, core UI elements and iconography
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Collaborate with the Game Director and Production to establish product and UX goals across multiple projects
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Collaborate with Art Director, Creative Services and others to generate assets for menus, HUD, buttons, widgets, backgrounds, data displays, top-down maps and other game features while maintaining a consistent visual aesthetic throughout the UI
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Implement designs in-engine ensuring they meet visual and performance standards.
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Collaborate with designers, engineers and other artists to iterate on best practices and refine overall user experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
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Minimum of 3 years in full-cycle AAA game development.
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Experience with at least one title from concept to final delivery.
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Demonstrated strong understanding of particle motion, timing, and scale
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Ability to interpret and transform abstract ideas and concepts into compelling effects
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Demonstrated ability with at least one 3D particle editor/3D package
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Excellent texture creation skills using Adobe Photoshop
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Technical knowledge of and expertise in creating visual effects and rendering pipelines
DESIRED SKILLS
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3+ years’ experience working in AAA games with a focus on user interface design
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Working knowledge of UE4
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Solid communicator who works well with a variety of personalities in an energetic team environment
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Must be able to receive peer and stakeholder feedback and iterate based on that feedback
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Experience in Photoshop and Illustrator with knowledge of applications such as XD, After Effects, Maya/3DSMax or Flash a plus
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Must be passionate for games
STAND OUT WITH BONUS FEATURES SUCH AS
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Experience working in a related field, such as advertising, motion graphics, web design, information architecture, illustration or Industrial Design
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Bachelor’s degree in Media Design, Graphic Design, Illustration or Industrial Design
HOW TO APPLY
Please send all required documents listed below to:
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
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Resume
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Cover Letter (optional)
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Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills
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Only digital artwork submissions such as website, blog or online album will be accepted