Play Magic
UI/UX Artist (Malta/Remote)
Play Magic is hiring a UI/UX Artist (Malta-based or remote) to design and prototype user interfaces for its game titles, creating final UI elements, mockups, and marketing assets alongside game designers and artists. Core tools include Illustrator/Photoshop, with Unreal Engine UMG and VR UI experience as pluses.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Malta
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2 years of professional experience as a game UI Artist
- Expert knowledge of Illustrator and/or Photoshop and standard tools of the trade
- Detailed understanding of UI flow, typography, iconography, graphic and motion design
- Loves collaborating in a team; able to provide and accept direction and embrace change
- Love playing and creating games while thinking about taking them to the next level
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience with User Interface for VR titles
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4 UMG system
- Experience with UI animation (keyframed or sprite sheets)
- Good eye for product branding, including logo creation
- Understanding of asset preparation for animation, organic or mechanical
Full description
- Malta or remote, fulltime
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the Game Design team, prototype Interaction Workflows to test layout and set the basis for the functionality
- Collaborate with Art Director and Lead Artist to conceptualize and design UI styles for new game titles
- Create the final UI elements under the guidelines and style of the given game
- Document if needed UI details and create Mockups to assist in the understanding and implementation of the assets
- Identify, address and solve complex UI and User feedback challenges
- Work with in-Engine tools to help programmers setup the UI and later on polish to the desired target
- Create Marketing assets for the promotion of a game
- Serve as Mentor for less experienced 2D/UI Artists and help them evolve their skills
- Help manage and coordinate any potential Outsource work
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 years of professional experience as a game UI Artist
- Expert knowledge of Illustrator and/or Photoshop, and standard tools of the trade
- Detailed understanding of UI flow, typography, iconography, graphic and motion design
- Love to collaborate and to work within a team. Willing to provide and accept direction and the ability to embrace change.
- Love playing and creating games while thinking about how to take them to the next level
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with User Interface for VR titles
- Experience with Unreal Engine 4 UMG system
- Experience with User Interface Animation in any form (keyframed or sprites sheets)
- Experience and a good eye for Branding of a Product, including Logo creation
- Understanding of asset preparation for Animation, Organic or Mechanical