Lead UI Artist
Lead UI Artist
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Job Description
Who We Are
2K Games is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of TakeTwo Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2Ks portfolio of worldclass games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in todays most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action roleplaying strategy casual and family entertainment.
Located in Vancouver BC 2K Sports Lab is a small collective being formed within 2K Games that is driving the research and development of future sports interactive entertainment programs. Within this group speculative work will be done on future sports games with an eye towards taking the magic of 2Ks publishing and development expertise and applying them to future opportunities.
Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of criticallyacclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Tiny Tinas Wonderlands Lego Drive BioShock Borderlands The Quarry Mafia Sid Meiers Civilization Marvels Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM.
At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they dont meet every requirement for the role. If youre interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!
What We Need
Were searching for a Lead UI Artist to define and drive the creative vision for our games user interface. Youll craft the look and feel of the graphic design ensuring it improves the player experience and aligns seamlessly with the games overall design. Collaborating with the Art Director Designers and Engineers youll craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out.
What Youll Do
- Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style that complements the games vision.
- Design highquality 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 ingame 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.
What Will Make You a Great Fit:
- 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 videobased 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.
The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $90400 and CAD $140600 per year. However actual pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as jobrelated knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. If hired the company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
