UI Technical Artist

1 Month ago • All levels

About the job

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UI Technical Artist needed for AAA game development. Must have UI design tools proficiency, strong understanding of UI/UX, scripting experience, and game engine knowledge.

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 a UI Technical Artist, you will play a critical role in creating visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces for our games. You will work closely with the UI/UX designers and engineers to translate their design concepts into functional and visually appealing UI elements. You will also be responsible for optimizing the UI assets and implementing interactive features to enhance the overall user experience.

Key Duties Include

Collaborating with UI/UX designers to develop visually appealing and functional UI elements
Implementing UI animations and effects to enhance user experience
Optimizing UI assets to ensure optimal performance across various platforms
Working closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to UI
Keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in UI design and development

Requirements

Strong proficiency in UI design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Sketch
Excellent understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript
Experience with UI development in game engines, such as Unity or Unreal Engine
Knowledge of shader programming and visual effects for UI
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces

Benefits

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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About The Company

Lighthouse Games

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Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative.

We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best.

As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.