Lead UI Artist

2K • Burnaby, BC

10h • $119,300 - $176,540 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re searching for a Lead UI Artist to define and drive the creative vision for our game’s user interface. You’ll craft the look and feel of the graphic design, ensuring it improves the player experience and aligns seamlessly with the game’s overall design. Collaborating with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineers, you’ll craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out.

Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and having shipped UI for a AAA game.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, with a portfolio that showcases outstanding UI design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine using UMG, with a strong understanding of UI architecture.
• Skilled in After Effects and Premiere for crafting animated and video-based UI assets.
• Experience leading a team, setting clear goals, and delivering premier results.
• Collaboration skills across art, design, and engineering teams.
• A deep passion for gaming and the ability to craft UI that improves the player experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style that complements the game’s vision.
• Design high-quality visuals, from early concepts to polished assets, ensuring consistency throughout.
• Lead and mentor the UI team, fostering creativity and upholding high standards.
• Work with UX Designers and Engineers to integrate UI smoothly into gameplay.
• Implement designs in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines, addressing technical challenges alongside Engineers.
• Create motion graphics, animations, and videos to support UI concepts and in-game elements.
• Introduce fresh ideas and stay ahead of modern design trends to elevate the UI.
• Lead projects with independence while ensuring alignment with production and product goals.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance coverage
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program
• up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
• paid parental and compassionate leave
• wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support
• family planning support through Maven
• commuter benefits
• reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
• 401(K) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed