Keywords Studios

Media

UIArtist

$6500–9500k ~AI est. Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“UI Artist at Keywords Studios. Skills: UI Design, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Game Engines. Maintain game vision. Craft visual systems”

Industry & Context.

Media
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving technical; Problem solving artistic

Eligibility Requirements

Residing in Japan, Valid authorization to work in Japan

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

UI Artist experience, Portfolio of UI Design, Portfolio of Graphic Design, Portfolio of Motion Graphics, Portfolio of Iconography, UI and Interaction Design understanding, Exceptional design skills, Exceptional typography skills, Exceptional motion design skills, Photoshop proficiency, Illustrator proficiency, After Effects proficiency, Animat proficiency, Optimized assets for game engines, Unreal Engine experience, Unity experience, Collaborative work ability, Effective communication ability, Feedback incorporation ability, Game development pipelines knowledge, Adaptable artistic styles, Fluent in Japanese, High English proficiency

Nice to Have

Passion for gaming, Understanding of market trends, Understanding of player expectations, Understanding of gaming cultures, Experience guiding art teams, Experience communicating with art teams

What You'll Do.

Craft functional systems

Adapt to graphic styles

Align assets artistically

Align assets technically

Develop polished assets

Optimize assets for engines

Collaborate with disciplines

Problem solve technically

Problem solve artistically

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Ensure artistic consistency

Participate in reviews

Participate in feedback sessions

Participate in iterative development

Ensure assets meet requirements

Apply optimization techniques

Maintain quality consistency

Adhere to technical constraints

Adhere to engine limitations

Stay current with trends

Stay current with technologies

Stay current with tools

Stay current with workflows

Contribute ideas to pipelines

Contribute ideas to processes

Push art production innovation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Different disciplines; Cross-functional teams; Multidisciplinary teams

Communication Scope

Communicate ideas effectively

Full Job Description

Keywords Studios is a global provider of creative and technical services to the video games industry, with over 13,000 professionals across 70+ studios in 25+ countries. We support clients across the entire game lifecycle through four core Service Lines: * Create — Game development, art production, and audio * Globalize — Localization, localization QA, functional testing * Engage — Marketing, LiveOps, community, and player support * Media & Entertainment In Japan, Keywords Studios delivers its full range of services across Create, Globalize, and Engage, supporting leading publishers, developers, agencies, and IP owners through both local and global teams. Applicants must be currently residing in Japan and possess valid authorization to work in Japan. UI Creation * Maintain the vision of the game while crafting visual and functional systems for UI. * Demonstrate creativity and the ability to adapt to various game styles and graphic styles. * Produce assets that align with the project’s artistic direction and technical requirements. * Develop polished assets optimized for real-time game engines. Collaboration & Production * Work as part of a team, collaborating with different disciplines and be proactive in problem solving technical and artistic. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the production pipeline to ensure artistic consistency and quality. * Participate in reviews, feedback sessions, and iterative development processes. Technical Art & Optimisation * Ensure assets meet performance, memory, and platform-specific requirements across all gaming platforms. * Apply strong understanding of optimisation techniques. * Maintain consistency in quality while adhering to technical constraints and engine limitations. Innovation & Continuous Improvement * Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, tools, and workflows. * Contribute ideas and improvements to pipelines and production processes. * Continuously push the visual quality and innova

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