2K
Gaming
LeadUIArtist
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“Lead UI Artist at 2K. Skills: UI Art Direction, Team Leadership, AAA Game UI Design. Define and drive the creative vision for the game's user interface. Craft the look and feel of the graphic design”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver an exceptional experience; Craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out; Improve the player experience
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated leadership and having shipped UI for a AAA game, Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, Portfolio that showcases outstanding UI design, Proficiency in Unreal Engine using UMG, Understanding of UI architecture, Skilled in After Effects and Premiere for crafting animated and video-based UI assets, Experience leading a team, setting clear goals, and delivering premier results, Collaboration skills across art, design, and engineering teams, A deep passion for gaming and the ability to craft UI that improves the player experience
What You'll Do.
Define and drive the creative vision for the game's user interface
Craft the look and feel of the graphic design
Ensure UI design improves the player experience and aligns with the game's overall design
Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style
Design high-quality visuals from early concepts to polished assets
Ensure consistency throughout UI assets
Integrate UI smoothly into gameplay
Implement designs in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines
Address technical challenges alongside Engineers
Create motion graphics
and videos to support UI concepts and in-game elements
Introduce fresh ideas and stay ahead of modern design trends
Lead projects with independence
Ensure alignment with production and product goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineers; Work with UX Designers and Engineers to integrate UI smoothly into gameplay; Collaboration skills across art, design, and engineering teams
Process & Methodology
Lead projects with independence, Ensure alignment with production and product goals, Setting clear goals, Delivering premier results
Full Job Description
Who We Are Founded in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply! What We Need We’re searching for a Lead UI Artist to define and drive the creative vision for our game’s user interface. You’ll craft the look and feel of the graphic design, ensuring it improves the player experience and aligns seamlessly with the game’s overall design. Collaborating with the Art Director, Designers, and Engineers, you’ll craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out. What You’ll Do Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style that complements the game’s vision. Design high-quality visuals, from early concepts to polished assets, ensuring consistency throughout. Lead and mentor the UI team, fostering creativity and upholding high standards. Work with UX Designers and Engineers to integrate UI smoothly into gameplay. Implement designs in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines, addressing technical challenges alongside Engineers. Create motion graphics, animations, and videos to support UI concepts and in-game elements. Introduce fresh ideas and stay ahead of modern design trends to elevate the UI. Lead projects with independence while ensuring alignment with production and product goals. What Will Make You A Great Fit Demonstrated leadership and having shipped UI for a AAA game. Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator, with a portfolio that showcases outstanding UI design. Proficiency in Unreal E
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