CONTRACT - Associate UI Artist (NST)

1 Week ago • 2 Years + • Technical Art • 2D Art • Concept Art

About the job

Summary

As an Associate UI Artist at NST, you'll create exceptional UI assets for digital entertainment products, meeting quality specifications. Responsibilities include crafting UI art assets (icons, buttons, animations), designing concepts and prototypes, collaborating with other departments for intuitive user experiences, and visualizing game designs with project leads. You'll also support the development of art tools and maintain proficiency in industry-standard software. The role requires 2+ years of UI art production experience in interactive entertainment, strong 2D/3D skills, understanding of game production pipelines, and proficiency in software like Photoshop and Illustrator.
Must have:
  • 2+ years UI art experience
  • Strong 2D/3D UI art skills
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Iconography and vector art skills
  • Understanding of game pipelines
Good to have:
  • Wireframe design experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
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Nintendo Software Technology Corporation
 
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington , is a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of video games, Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan.  Nintendo Software Technology's mission is to design, develop and deliver the very best video games. We conduct research, use state-of-the-art equipment and review methods of operation so that we may continually improve the quality of the games that we produce. Each person employed at Nintendo Software Technology Corporation is a valued team member and is encouraged to participate in our efforts to create the highest quality games.
   
Nintendo Software Technology is a tight-knit game development studio located in Redmond, WA. As part of the Nintendo family, we're passionate about creating games designed to surprise and delight our customers. We're always on the lookout for exceptional artist to help support our Art Department.
 
As an Associate UI Artist, you will have a passion for creating UI assets for games. Experience developing wireframe designs is also a great plus. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to see your portfolio!

   

** This is a CONTRACT position
  
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
  • Creates exceptional user interface visual assets for digital entertainment products that meet required direction and quality specifications.
  • Creates product-quality UI art assets, including icons, buttons, fonts, and animations.
  • Creates concepts, mockups, and prototypes for UI art. 
  • Collaborate with other departments to help define intuitive and compelling user experiences.
  • Works directly with project leads to help visualize and develop game designs.
  • Supports the growth of new or enhanced art development tools and techniques.
  • Utilizes and maintains proficient knowledge of required commercial and Nintendo proprietary art production tools.

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS 
  • 2 or more years of experience in a UI artist production role for interactive entertainment.
  • Proven artistic and technical skills in both 2D and 3D UI art production.
  • Strong iconography and 2D vector art skills.
  • Understanding of interactive entertainment methodologies, production pipelines, and Nintendo franchise art quality standards.
  • Proven proficiency with commercial 2D/3D art production software (E.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
 
 
** This is a CONTRACT position
 
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA. Hybrid positions require regular onsite work following the schedule and guidelines for their division. This position is not open to fully remote status at this time.

This contract position has a base pay range of $33 - $50 per hour and is eligible for benefits through the employing agency. Agency benefits may include medical, dental and vision, 401(k), basic/supplemental life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, paid sick leave, and up to 6 paid holidays per year. All benefits are subject to elections, eligibility requirements, plan and program terms. Benefits offerings will be confirmed at the time of offer by the employing agency, and may differ depending on the employing agency partner.

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JOB DATE: September 17, 2024
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About The Company

Nintendo's mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We've forged our own path since 1889, when we began making hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry.


Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family.


For more information about Nintendo please visit www.nintendo.com.

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