Nihilistic Software, Inc. is growing to become one of the largest independent video game development studios in North America. Located in beautiful Marin County, California, we dedicate our top-notch technology, art, animation, and design departments exclusively to creating AAA titles for Playstation 3 and XBox 360. We specialize in action, adventure, and role-play games for the core gamer market. We offer benefits that no corporate-owned studio can match, including direct royalty-sharing, equity ownership in the studio, and great benefits! As an 100% employee-owned independent developer, we have the opportunity to generate and sell the best ideas to the entire publishing market. We have an incredible set of integrated artist and designer tools--honed over 10 years of production--that no other team can match. We believe in hiring creative, dedicated, talented people and letting them do their job. We also put a high premium on stability; we have been in business for over 10 years without a single layoff or downsizing. Can your current studio say that?
Nihilistic Software is hard at work on its new projects and is looking to fill out our team with a UI Designer/Artist. The ideal candidate would be ready to work closely with Designers, Programmers, and Artists to conceptualize, implement, and polish a cohesive user-interface from start to finish. He or she should have the creativity and skills to create a unique, themed look for the game and associated materials (logos, websites, marketing materials, etc.).
Nihilistic is an established, independent developer for console-based games (PS3, Xbox360). We believe in hiring creative, self-motivated, dedicated individuals who thrive in an autonomous environment.
This position is full-time status, on-site in the San Francisco Bay Area (Marin County). We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, profit sharing, and equity ownership program.
Requirements:
• Excellent UI/HUD/Front End design skills • Solid understanding of videogame UI/HUD/Front End concepts and standards • Up-to-date Flash, Flash Animation and Flash scripting skills with any toolset • A strong sense of Graphic Design • Good organization and leadership skills • Should be a gamer, and have a passion for video games • Ability to work closely with a small group of people in an open environment • Creativity, motivation, enthusiasm, flexibility
Recommended Skills:
• Between 3 to 5 years experience working in games • Strong painting and drawing skills (traditional and digital) • BA in art/graphic design • Knowledge of Front End / UI “TCRs” for console platforms • Scaleform experience • Experience with AfterEffects or similar “post” package • Knowledge of print/prepress
If you feel you meet these qualifications, please email your resume using the subject "UI Designer/Artist", to this address:
