Principal UI Artist

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 our Principal UI Artist, you will play a key role in shaping the artistic direction and visual identity of our games through innovative and immersive user interface designs. You will collaborate with a talented team of artists, game designers, and developers to craft exceptional player experiences. Your expertise in UI/UX design and your ability to lead by exmaple will be instrumental in delivering high-quality and visually stunning UI assets that enhance the overall player experience.

Key Duties Include

• Collaborate with the game design, art direction, and development teams to understand project requirements and help define the artistic vision for UI designs.
• Create industry-leading UI designs, including menus, HUDs, icons, buttons, and other interactive components that align with the artistic direction and narrative of the game.
• Assist the lead in mentoring a team of UI artists, providing artistic guidance, feedback, and support in delivering high-quality UI concepts.
• Develop and maintain UI style guides, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness throughout the project.
• Prototype and iterate UI concepts, taking into consideration player feedback and usability testing.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement UI designs into the game engine, considering technical limitations and performance requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, UI/UX best practices, and advancements in game UI design to continually push the boundaries of innovation.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a UI artist in the games industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in creating visually stunning UI designs for AAA games (leaning more towards graphic design, and less stylised/illustrative).
• Expert knowledge of UI/UX design principles and best practices, with a proven ability to translate complex ideas into intuitive and immersive user interfaces.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma.
• A deep understanding of player psychology and behaviours, and the ability to create UI experiences that engage and captivate players.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate artistic vision and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• A passion for video games and a dedication to pushing the boundaries of UI/UX innovation.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine is a bonus.

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