UI/UX Art Fellow

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • UI/UX Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The UI/UX Art Fellow at Schell Games will contribute to projects spanning online worlds, handheld games, and interactive attractions. Responsibilities include collaborating with Art and Design Directors, participating in UX workshops, evaluating user testing results, developing UI documentation and conventions, and executing UI creation and implementation with Engineering. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and at least one game engine (Unreal or Unity), demonstrating excellent communication and adaptability to various art styles. The position requires close collaboration with designers and engineers, prioritizing efficient workload management and meeting milestones.
Must have:
  • Collaboration with Art & Design Directors
  • UX/UI design & implementation
  • Photoshop/Illustrator expertise
  • Game engine knowledge (Unreal/Unity)
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Concept art skills
  • FIGMA experience

Job Details

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States.  Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms.  Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

 

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

 

If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!  

 

UI/UX ART FELLOW POSITION

 

We are seeking a talented UI/UX Art Fellow to work on projects ranging from online worlds and handheld games to themed interactive attractions. Team experience is essential, as is the ability to be self-directed and be able to prioritize workloads efficiently.


Our ideal candidate will have the ability to handle both technical and artistic issues during game development, as well as be able to work quickly in a team atmosphere with schedules and reliable milestone delivery. Passion for precise and usable interface design and the ability to reach a wide range of styles within the media are crucial.


This candidate should have previous experience working within Photoshop, Illustrator and/or game engines to create fully functioning and navigable game UI and menu systems. Applicants are expected to have the ability to work with designers and game engineers to both communicate and implement these systems in-game. We are seeking an UI/UX Fellow to join us for the first half of 2025!


EXPECTATIONS OF FELLOW LEVEL ROLES AT SCHELL GAMES:

 

Your craft knowledge allows you to immediately contribute to your teams. You are curious and eager to learn, clearly communicating with your colleagues and are open to feedback on how to improve. You show a commitment to grow and potential for excellence in your team responsibilities.


AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

 

Collaboration  & Communication

 

  • Work closely with the Art Director and Design Director to ensure the scope and schedule for UX/UI design are reasonable
  • Work to understand the split of responsibilities between yourself and member(s) of the Design team for UX tasks 
  • Participate in UX workshops with Designers and the broader team, engaging in discussion about UX direction

 

DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATINON 

 

  • Assist in evaluating user testing and playtesting results with Design to inform and improve UX
  • Develop or assist in developing documentation and conventions that define both the UX of the game and the UI aesthetic direction in collaboration with the Design Director and Art Director; reference this document for details on processes and expectations
  • Work with Production to schedule UX and UI work while coordinating across disciplines and departments
  • Execute the creation and implementation of UI, working with Engineering to determine necessary support for implementation and optimization


REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Must be located in the Pittsburgh area for the role and expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with 3 extra WFH days per month
  • Portfolio of work must be available for review, including UX process and wireframes as well as final UI assets
  • Display excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual
  • Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or illustrator
  • Flexibility with adoption of art styles and direction is critical
  • Knowledge of at least one game engine (Unreal, Unity) and the ability to implement designs within them

 DESIRED SKILLS:

 

  • Concept art foundational skills
  • FIGMA experience

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

 

  • BS/BA/BFA degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communication, HCI, or similar 

DEI COMMITMENT:

 

Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect.  We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic.  This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.


Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation.Diversity makes us strongis more than just something we say.  We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self.  Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players.  We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture.  Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.

 

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.

 

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