Senior UI Artist

Senior UI Artist 

United-States & Canada only  

Gearbox Studio, the developer of hit titles such as Borderlands, Brothers In Arms, and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, is seeking a talented Senior UI Artist who is passionate about art and visual design. The ideal candidate will have a strong artistic sense and extensive knowledge of Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.  

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate to design and produce game UI that both adheres to and pushes the boundaries of the style guide. Expected deliverables include: 

• Art-skinned screen mockups from UX wireframes 

• Modular, reusable, and scalable UI components 

• Icons in various sizes and styles 

• Component sheets facilitating UI implementation and hookups 

• Animation guides for UI motion 

• Assist in exploring and defining a game’s UI style guide. 

• Organize and streamline workflows within the UI team. 

• Mentor and develop the skills of Junior and Middle UI Artists. 

• Collaborate with UX Designers and Game Designers to realize design intent. 

• Collaborate with UI Coders, Game Programmers, and Engineers to implement UI closely aligned with art mockups, ensuring performance and texture optimization. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 3- 5 years of professional experience as a UI Artist or Designer across any platform. 

• Experience working on at least 3 AA or AAA titles. 

• Some experience with in-engine implementation, especially UMG. 

• Proficiency with Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. 

• Strong visual artistic sense across diverse styles. 

• Passionate about art and visual design. 

• Team player capable of interfacing with various departments at Gearbox. 

• Solid grasp of UI/UX conventions in games, websites, and apps, including navigation, UX-enhancing animations, and general game terminology. 

• A deep love for gaming! 

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies. 

Preferred Experience / Bonus Points 

• Strong motion and animation skills. 

• Strong hand drawing and painting skills. 

• Ability to create animation graphics using tools like Adobe After Effects. 

• Passion for UX and Accessibility principles. 

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine technologies like materials and blueprints. 

• Familiarity with Figma tools. 

Why join us? 

• Opportunity to work on exciting projects 

• Talented and collaborative team 

• Stimulating and healthy work environment 

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression 

If you are passionate about game development and meet the qualifications listed above, we would love to hear from you!