Visual Artist jobs in London, ON

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As a UI Artist you will have the opportunity to work with production teams on game projects to establish the UI style for our games, assist in the design of new features, and create UI assets, motion graphics and UI animation.

Here are the things you can expect from this position:

• Collaborate with Game Designers, Programmers and Art Leads to define UI/UX product goals and strategize ways to achieve them throughout the design and development process of a game.
• Ensure UI delivers an interactive and polished gameplay experience.
• Create high quality art assets to be used in game.
• Maintain UI architecture, file-naming, and file-preparation conventions and procedures that provide consistency with respect to UI/UX development.
• Create front end flow design, menu hierarchy design and layout.
• Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the digital illustration and game industries.

To be an effective team member, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interactive Media, Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Academic experience with UI for an interactive interface with a good understanding of UX flow and function design.
• An artistic background demonstrating creativity, versatility and technical ability.
• Excellent Photoshop skills.
• Strong Iconography skills.
• Unity or Unreal experience would be considered an asset.

You also have the following attributes:

• Self-directed.
• A clear communicator.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a team.
• Enthusiastic about gaming culture.

We know the above list is a lot. You don’t have to fill every single point. We each bring our own respective strengths to the table. Let us know which of the above is you and get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!

Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to careers@bigbluebubble.com.

What makes our studio so exceptional:

• Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
• Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
• Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
• Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
• In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
• Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office Olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
• Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair).
• Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
• Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
• Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
• Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
• Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment.

.Posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N6A 5B6