Senior UI Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
Pipeworks Studios seeks a Senior UI Artist to contribute to a large-scale AAA project. Responsibilities include providing UI estimates, creating mockups and implementing new or modified UI elements. The ideal candidate will translate product strategy and user requirements into engaging user experiences, creating pixel-perfect mockups, user flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes. Collaboration with engineering and design teams is crucial, ensuring UI designs translate into functional in-game art. Strong motion graphics skills, proficiency in Figma, and a deep understanding of UX best practices are essential. The role demands strong organizational skills, the ability to meet deadlines, adapt to project needs, and contribute to team goals. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry and a demonstrable portfolio showcasing their skills.
Must have:
- Strong motion graphics animation skills
- Proficiency in Figma and in-engine UI systems
- Excellent graphic design skills
- Ability to work as a production artist
- Strong visual language through icon/logo design
- 5+ years of industry experience
Good to have:
- Understanding of 3D art
Perks:
- Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, or hybrid)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 20 paid company holidays
- Relocation assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness club discounts
- Sports team sponsorship
- Annual company events and project wrap parties
7 skills required
Job Details
Senior UI Artist (Remote or In-Office)
Department: Art
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Eugene, OR
Compensation: $87,000 - $104,000 / year
Description
Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as a Sr. UI Artist on an exciting AAA project! We’re looking for a detail-oriented UI/UX Artist with a deep curiosity about human behavior and a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences. You stay ahead of the curve by continuously exploring best practices and industry trends. In this role, you’ll contribute to a large-scale project, bringing innovative UI/UX designs to life and ensuring a seamless, engaging user experience.
Day To Day
Responsibilities
- Provide estimates, create mockups, and implement new UI or make modifications to existing UI
- Work with Design to translate product strategy and user requirements into full-fledged user experiences
- Create pixel perfect mockups, user flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes to convey complex interactions
- Work with our Engineering/Design team to collaborate on turning mockups into functional art in the game
- Take direction and work strongly as a production artist
- Make quality decisions within a project that improve the direction of art
- Work with other artists to achieve project goals
- Ship a title with strong estimation and adapt direction based on needs
- Continuously enhance knowledge in UX by staying up to date with best practices and current industry trends
- Understand what users do, not just what they say, and figure out the best way to deliver on their actions
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves
- Strong understanding of motion graphics style animation to enhance the UI experience
- Ability to work with in-engine UI systems
- Excellent graphic design skills with advanced proficiency in Figma
- Ability to take direction and work strongly as a production artist
- Ability to demonstrate a strong visual language through icon and logo design
- Strong interest in the industry and a desire to make games
- Ability to plan, estimate, and organize UI development
- Ability to work as part of a game team
- Ability to concept and develop the style and presentation of UI for the project
Nice-To-Have Skills
- Understanding of 3D art
Education & Experience Required
HS Diploma a must, BA degree preferred. Must have a base foundation of graphic design/motion graphics with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry.
Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of art that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of.
What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work: remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401K with employer match
- Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 20 Paid Company Holidays
- Relocation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Sports Team Sponsorship
- Annual Company Events
- Project Wrap Parties
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications.
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