Senior UI Artist

Senior UI Artist

United-States & Canada only

Gearbox Studio, the developer of hit titles such as Borderlands, Brothers In Arms, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, is seeking a talented Senior UI Artist who is passionate about art and visual design. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic sense and extensive knowledge of Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and produce game UI that both adheres to and pushes the boundaries of the style guide. Expected deliverables include:
• Art-skinned screen mockups from UX wireframes
• Modular, reusable, and scalable UI components
• Icons in various sizes and styles
• Component sheets facilitating UI implementation and hookups
• Animation guides for UI motion
• Assist in exploring and defining a game’s UI style guide.
• Organize and streamline workflows within the UI team.
• Mentor and develop the skills of Junior and Middle UI Artists.
• Collaborate with UX Designers and Game Designers to realize design intent.
• Collaborate with UI Coders, Game Programmers, and Engineers to implement UI closely aligned with art mockups, ensuring performance and texture optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3- 5 years of professional experience as a UI Artist or Designer across any platform.
• Experience working on at least 3 AA or AAA titles.
• Some experience with in-engine implementation, especially UMG.
• Proficiency with Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong visual artistic sense across diverse styles.
• Passionate about art and visual design.
• Team player capable of interfacing with various departments at Gearbox.
• Solid grasp of UI/UX conventions in games, websites, and apps, including navigation, UX-enhancing animations, and general game terminology.
• A deep love for gaming!
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies.

Preferred Experience / Bonus Points

• Strong motion and animation skills.
• Strong hand drawing and painting skills.
• Ability to create animation graphics using tools like Adobe After Effects.
• Passion for UX and Accessibility principles.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine technologies like materials and blueprints.
• Familiarity with Figma tools.

Why join us ?

• Opportunity to work on exciting projects
• Talented and collaborative team
• Stimulating and healthy work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

If you are passionate about game development and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you!