Senior Ui Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior UI Artist (Gamedev): Designing and implementing UI for mobile games, working closely with various teams to identify user issues and create solutions with an accent on enhancing player experience and engagement. Focus on overall look of the game, screen designs, and developing art elements that elevate the gameplay experience for millions of hirify.global players.

Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in-office per week) in Derby, GB. Must have the right to work in the UK.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in digital games and one of the world's biggest developers and publishers of mobile games, with a mission of unleashing the gamer in everyone.

What you will do

• Design and implement UI for mobile games.
• Work closely with Art, Design, Production, Project Managers, and Developers to identify user issues and find the best solutions.
• Assist in a range of artistic tasks including GUI creation, 2D/3D illustrations for in game and marketing purposes.
• Ensure the integrity of the brand with attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship.
• Display knowledge of shape, color and composition with a good general art foundation.
• Make important decisions about the overall look of the game, taking ownership for screen designs, and developing art elements that enhance player experience and engagement.

Requirements

• Demonstrable industry experience using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Figma or similar.
• Ability to quickly create wireframes and mock-ups in collaboration with the design team.
• Strong skills in creating appealing 2D/3D graphics for UI elements, such as menus, icons, sliders, frames, transitions, feedback and buttons.
• Extensive knowledge of modern UI styles, particularly in the mobile games sector.
• Good understanding of UX principles, in addition to UI.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Passion for entertainment and mobile games is a big plus.
• Good knowledge of Unity (desirable but not essential)

Culture & Benefits

• Driven, flexible, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing business needs.
• Able to build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence and confidence effectively and quickly.
• Very pro-active and able to identify and solve problems across multiple platforms and pipelines.
• Ability to work effectively with small to large teams in a deadline-driven environment.
• Keen attention to detail whilst maintaining the ability to meet deadlines.