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!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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