UI Artist/ UX Designer
Job Responsibilities:

• Design & create static and animated user interfaces for video games to be shipped on the 360, PS3, PC, mobile, Web or Next Gen platforms.
• Create compelling visual treatments for game UI’s and menus that are intuitive, easy to navigate and convey information to maximize end user experience.
• Create conceptual wireframes, user flow diagrams, and high-fidelity prototypes to solidify design direction and plans.
• Execute UI design with a keen eye for detail at all levels – keeping in mind the overall art treatment and screen-to-screen UI placement, applying and maintaining consistency throughout the entire project interface.
• Flexible with adoption of art styles and direction, able to take critique constructively.
• Be self-directed; work independently and collaboratively with team members to solve UI challenges.
• Communicate and collaborate with all members of the team to create a friendly and efficient work environment.
• Identify priorities and gaps in current designs, and contribute/iterate creative solutions
• Be diligent and insure quality of work in a fast paced, team based highly iterative development environment.

Qualifications:

• Strong graphical design background.
• Relevant undergraduate degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Be able to conceptualize, present and execute ideas within a tight schedule.
• Contributed to the UI design implemented/shipped in at least 1 major action game or Multiplayer shooter on PS3, Xbox 360 or PC.
• Extensive knowledge of 2D image applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects) required knowledge of 3d applications (3ds Max).
• Action script proficiency desired.
• Experience in designing localized skus.
• Strong artistic, verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of UI in games across multiple genres on all platforms.
• Ideally posses a basic understanding of practical benefits, and limitations of internet technologies such as (HTML, Shockwave, Flash, Java, DHTML, CGI, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills-able to interact with team members of different disciplines.
• Willingness to respond to and adapt to artistic criticism.
• Deep passion for games as a craft.
• Good positive attitude and outlook.

Benefits:

• Onsite gym and Mind, Body, Spirit reimbursement program for activities that help you be a better version of yourself
• Food & Fun: Thursday meeting munchies & drinks, Surprise Snacks, Launch Parties, Monthly Years of Service Celebrations, Family Picnics, Sporting Events, Holiday Parties, the list goes on…
• Superior health, dental, vision packages with a substantial employer contribution for a healthy you, healthy family, and a healthy wallet.
• 401k match for that day you retire to your dream island…
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave for the day your family grows…
• Generous Vacation, Holiday and Sick time for those days you need to be away…
• Employee purchase program for Ubisoft titles for those days you want to play…
• Amazing coworkers, visionary leadership, and a work hard, play hard attitude that will make you want to stay…


About the area: Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and RTP Area (Research Triangle):

• Topping the charts in Best Places to Live, Work, & Play. If there is a list of Best, we are confident our area is in the top 10.
• Highly rated public school systems. Plus, 3 major universities.
• Beach to the East, Mountains to the West and Green spaces in between. Plenty of parks, paths & trails are intertwined in the cities. We even have a trail behind our studio!
• Sports: Whether you like to play or are a spectator – we’ve got you covered! The Mecca of the ACC, home to the Stanley Cup Champions The Carolina Hurricanes, AAA Baseball team: The Durham Bulls, AA The Mudcats and so much more!
• Culture: Art, History, Music. We have it all. 2 Performing Art Centers, 3 Music Amphitheaters, Iron Chefs, Food Trucks & so much more.

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