Principal UI Artist

1 Month ago • All levels

UI Art

Job Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio seeking a Principal UI Artist to shape the artistic direction and visual identity of their games. This role involves collaborating with design and development teams to create innovative and immersive user interface designs, including menus, HUDs, icons, and buttons. The artist will also mentor a team, develop UI style guides, prototype concepts, and implement designs into the game engine, ensuring high-quality and visually stunning player experiences.

Good To Have:

Experience working with Unreal Engine.

Must Have:

Collaborate with game design, art direction, and development teams to define UI artistic vision.
Create industry-leading UI designs, including menus, HUDs, icons, and buttons.
Assist in mentoring UI artists, providing artistic guidance and feedback.
Develop and maintain UI style guides for project consistency.
Prototype and iterate UI concepts based on player feedback and usability.
Collaborate with engineers to implement UI designs into the game engine.
Stay updated with industry trends, UI/UX best practices, and advancements.
Extensive experience as a UI artist in the games industry with a strong AAA portfolio.
Expert knowledge of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma.
Deep understanding of player psychology and behaviours.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Passion for video games and UI/UX innovation.

Perks:

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare
Health and Well-Being Benefits
Dental Care
Optical treatments
Mental Health Support

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Description

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As our Principal UI Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the artistic direction and visual identity of our games through innovative and immersive user interface designs. You will collaborate with a talented team of artists, game designers, and developers to craft exceptional player experiences. Your expertise in UI/UX design and your ability to lead by exmaple will be instrumental in delivering high-quality and visually stunning UI assets that enhance the overall player experience.

Key Duties Include

Collaborate with the game design, art direction, and development teams to understand project requirements and help define the artistic vision for UI designs.
Create industry-leading UI designs, including menus, HUDs, icons, buttons, and other interactive components that align with the artistic direction and narrative of the game.
Assist the lead in mentoring a team of UI artists, providing artistic guidance, feedback, and support in delivering high-quality UI concepts.
Develop and maintain UI style guides, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness throughout the project.
Prototype and iterate UI concepts, taking into consideration player feedback and usability testing.
Collaborate with engineers to implement UI designs into the game engine, considering technical limitations and performance requirements.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, UI/UX best practices, and advancements in game UI design to continually push the boundaries of innovation.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a UI artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in creating visually stunning UI designs for AAA games (leaning more towards graphic design, and less stylised/illustrative).
Expert knowledge of UI/UX design principles and best practices, with a proven ability to translate complex ideas into intuitive and immersive user interfaces.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma.
A deep understanding of player psychology and behaviours, and the ability to create UI experiences that engage and captivate players.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate artistic vision and provide constructive feedback to team members.
A passion for video games and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of UI/UX innovation.
Experience working with Unreal Engine is a bonus.