UI Artist/Artiste de l'interface utilisateur-trice

2 Days ago • All levels • UI/UX Design

About the job

Summary

Haven Studios is seeking a passionate UI Artist to create and implement interface assets (menus, HUD, icons, animations) for their new AAA multiplayer game. Collaboration with various teams (design, programming, art) is crucial, focusing on user experience. The role involves creating mood boards, mockups, and prototypes to define visual direction and design intentions. Maintaining a consistent artistic standard throughout the game is essential. The ideal candidate will possess proficiency in game development tools, visual design experience, strong artistic vision, knowledge of design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), and understanding of usability principles. Experience with UE4 and interest in UE5 are preferred. This position reports to the Producer.
Must have:
  • Proficient in game development tools
  • Visual design experience
  • Strong artistic vision
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
  • Understanding of UX principles
  • Create and implement UI assets
  • Collaborate effectively with team
Good to have:
  • UE4 expertise
  • Interest in UE5
  • Strong UX design skills
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LOCATION - Quebec, Ontario

 

In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – and games we’ve longed to play.

We’ve made amazing progress in a short time thanks to our talented, passionate team and their exceptional contributions. We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.

Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada.

 

We are looking for a passionate UI Artist to join our studio. You will be responsible for the creation of the game’s UI elements. The candidate will have a passion for making games, strong artistic fundamentals with a player-focused mindset to design user interfaces and HUD display systems that are visually appealing, intuitive and effective.

 

Reporting

The UI Artist will report to the Producer.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Create and implement interface assets (menus, HUD, icons, animation, etc.) 
  • Interact and collaborate with team members from different craft (design, programming, art...) on prototypes with a focus on the user experience 
  • Create moodboards, mockups and other simple prototypes to consolidate the visual direction and design intentions
  • Develop, apply and maintain a consistent artistic standard for the entire game 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proficient in videogame editing & development tools
  • Experience in visual design or related experience 
  • Strong work ethic, self-direction and artistic vision
  • Knowledge of graphic design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects) 
  • Understanding of usability principles & information architecture
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with team members across multiple disciplines

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong expertise of UE4 and strong interests toward UE5
  • A sharp eye for UX design and a passion for visual communication!  
  • A highly creative and innovative spirit

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En mai 2021, nous nous sommes lancés dans la création de Haven Studios avec une petite équipe et de grandes ambitions. Notre objectif était de construire un studio où nous pourrions créer le genre de jeux que nous avons toujours voulu créer - et auxquels nous avons toujours rêvé de jouer ! Nous faisons désormais partie de la famille PlayStations Studios et nous sommes fiers d'avoir l'opportunité de créer une nouvelle propriété intellectuelle exclusive pour Playstation et de former la première équipe de développement Sony au Canada.

 

Nous avons fait des progrès étonnants en peu de temps grâce à notre équipe talentueuse et passionnée et à ses contributions exceptionnelles. Nous avons instauré chez Haven une culture fondée sur la bienveillance, l'adaptabilité et le courage qui libère la créativité. Notre première nouvelle propriété intellectuelle pour PlayStation est sur la bonne voie pour offrir une expérience multijoueur de niveau AAA, avec la vision de construire un monde systémique et évolutif axé sur la liberté, le frisson et le jeu, qui gardera les joueur·euse·s diverti·e·s et engagé·e·s pendant des années.

 

Haven a rejoint la famille des studios PlayStations en 2022, et nous sommes sur la bonne voie pour créer une nouvelle propriété intellectuelle exclusive pour Playstation et continuer de bâtir la première équipe de développement de jeux Sony au Canada.


 

Nous recherchons un·e Artiste UI passionné·e pour se joindre à notre équipe. Vous serez responsable de la création des éléments UI du jeu. Passionné·e par les jeux, vous avez de solides bases artistiques et un esprit orienté vers le·a joueur·euse pour concevoir des interfaces utilisateurs et des menus d’affichage HUD qui sont visuellement attirants, intuitifs et efficaces. 

 

Reporting

L’artiste UI relèvera du·de la Producteur·rice.

 

Responsabilités et tâches

  • Créer et implémenter les éléments d’interfaces (menus, HUD, icônes, animations, etc.)
  • Interagir et collaborer avec les membres des autres équipes (design, programmation, art, etc.) sur les prototypes en se concentrant sur l’expérience utilisateur
  • Créer des tableaux d’ambiance, des maquettes et autres prototypes pour renforcer la direction visuelle et les intentions de conception
  • Développer, appliquer et maintenir une norme artistique constante pour l’ensemble du jeu


Qualifications recherchées

  • Maîtrise des outils d’édition et de développement de jeux vidéo
  • Expérience dans la conception visuelle ou autre expérience pertinente
  • Excellentes éthique de travail, autonomie et vision artistique
  • Connaissance des outils de design graphique (Photoshop, Illustrator et After Effects)
  • Compréhension des principes d'ergonomie et de l'architecture de l'information
  • Fortes aptitudes de communication et de collaboration avec les membres des équipes de plusieurs disciplines 

 

Qualifications souhaitées

  • Une solide expertise de UE4 et un grand intérêt pour UE5
  • Un oeil aiguisé pour le design UX et une passion pour la communication visuelle
  • Un esprit hautement créatif et innovateur

 

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