Senior UI Artist

Senior UI Artist 

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!