UI Artist (Front End)

2K•Novato, CA

11h•Remote

About The Position

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: Our Novato studio is looking for an UI Artist to contribute to the highly successful NBA 2K franchise! In this role, you will apply your traditional art training and knowledge of illustration, graphic design, and computer graphics software to help build a visually compelling and user-friendly interface.

Requirements

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
Love for games (not just ours!)

Nice To Haves

Shipped at least one AAA console project
Experience on multi-sku, multi resolution console and PC projects
Knowledge of the NBA brand and style

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

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