2k Games

Lead UI Artist

2k Games$119K — $176K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in UI design for AAA games
  • Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator with a strong portfolio
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine using UMG
  • Strong skills in After Effects and Premiere
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a team environment
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
  • Passionate about gaming and improving player experience

Responsibilities

  • Establish a distinct UI art style that enhances the game’s vision
  • Design high-quality visuals, ensuring consistency from concepts to assets
  • Lead and mentor the UI team, promoting creativity and quality
  • Collaborate with UX Designers and Engineers for seamless integration
  • Implement designs in Unreal Engine, solving technical challenges
  • Create motion graphics and animations for UI support
  • Introduce innovative ideas and stay updated on design trends
  • Independently lead projects while aligning with production goals

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation time (15 to 25 days) or discretionary time off
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health
  • Family planning support through Maven
  • Commuter benefits and fitness-related reimbursements
Full Job Description
What We Need

We're searching for a Lead UI Artist to define and drive the creative vision for our game's user interface. You'll craft the look and feel of the graphic design, ensuring it improves the player experience and aligns seamlessly with the game's overall design. Collaborating with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineers, you'll craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out.

What You'll Do
  • Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style that complements the game's vision.
  • Design high-quality visuals, from early concepts to polished assets, ensuring consistency throughout.
  • Lead and mentor the UI team, fostering creativity and upholding high standards.
  • Work with UX Designers and Engineers to integrate UI smoothly into gameplay.
  • Implement designs in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines, addressing technical challenges alongside Engineers.
  • Create motion graphics, animations, and videos to support UI concepts and in-game elements.
  • Introduce fresh ideas and stay ahead of modern design trends to elevate the UI.
  • Lead projects with independence while ensuring alignment with production and product goals.

What Will Make You A Great Fit
  • Demonstrated leadership and having shipped UI for a AAA game.
  • Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, with a portfolio that showcases outstanding UI design.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine using UMG, with a strong understanding of UI architecture.
  • Skilled in After Effects and Premiere for crafting animated and video-based UI assets.
  • Experience leading a team, setting clear goals, and delivering premier results.
  • Collaboration skills across art, design, and engineering teams.
  • A deep passion for gaming and the ability to craft UI that improves the player experience.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $119,300 and CAD $176,540 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

About 2k Games

2K Games is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California. The company was founded in January 2005 by Take-Two Interactive, and is best known for publishing the NBA 2K series of basketball games. Other popular franchises published by 2K Games include the Borderlands series, the BioShock series, and the Mafia series. The company has also published several licensed games based on popular movies and TV shows, such as The Walking Dead and WWE.
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