Lead UI Artist (WWE 2K)

TL;DR

Lead UI Artist (WWE 2K): Leading a team to establish visual direction and create the user interface for the WWE 2K franchise with an accent on streamlining, polishing, and improving pixel-perfect clarity. Focus on crafting a striking and intuitive user experience across every game mode, overseeing UI component creation, and ensuring consistent quality of all UI art assets.

Location: Fully remote within the United States or British Columbia, Canada

Salary: California: $123,200 - $172,500 per year. New York State: $107,100 - $150,000 per year. Washington: $123,200 - $172,500 per year. New Jersey: $107,100 - $150,000 per year. British Columbia: $96,400 - $135,000 (CAD) per year.

Company

Visual Concepts is a top game development studio that has shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success, committed to artistry and technical innovation.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain the visual direction and brand for the project's UI, collaborating with the Art Director.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the UI art team, setting clear goals and fostering career development.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of all UI components, ensuring consistent quality of UI art assets.
• Work across functions to develop the full scope of game UI needs.
• Anticipate challenges and build relationships with designers and engineers to improve functionality and visual fidelity.
• Develop and maintain UI style guides and documentation for UI/UX art and design.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of professional experience in a UI/UX role, with 3 years as a lead.
• Strong portfolio of UI/UX work showcased in AAA games.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, game engines, and UI tooling.
• Expert understanding of UI/UX design.
• Strong understanding of graphic design principles such as layout, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and incorporate feedback.
• Passion for games and collaborative demeanor.

Nice to have

• Experience working in 3D with motion including Maya, Cinema 4D, or Element 3D.
• Game Industry experience with multiple shipped titles.
• Knowledge of the WWE brand and style.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play.
• Opportunity to learn and grow with smart and creative minds in the industry.
• Studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada.
• Total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards.
• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits are provided upon an offer of employment.