Senior UI Artist
People Can Fly Studio
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Montreal • Canada
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About the role
- Maintain artistic direction and quality
- Produce high-quality UI artwork that is both technically and artistically appropriate to the project's universe and visual direction
- Design static and dynamic user interfaces that communicate information and actions effectively while delivering an enjoyable and engaging user experience
- Turn wireframes into finished assets according to specifications and keep deliverables on schedule
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation describing the UI visual language
- Participate in reviews, and professionally adapt to and implement feedback from leads and peers
- Collaborate closely with UX, Game Design, Production, and other key stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and refine the UI art aesthetic
Requirements
- A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in UI design
- Experience working on and shipping a AAA title
- Strong understanding of traditional art fundamentals and core design principles (form, texture, value and color, typography, and layout)
- Solid understanding of UI/UX conventions and principles
- Proficiency in implementing accessibility best practices, especially regarding color, scale, typography, and other visual design elements
- Deep expertise with Figma and other wireframing/prototyping tools
- Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard software for high-resolution modeling and sculpting
- Proven understanding of UI design across a variety of game genres and platforms
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
- Motivated and adaptable to new tools, styles, and workflows
- Strong collaboration and cross-departmental problem-solving skills
- Bonus: prior experience with Maya; Lua scripting and UI system integration
Benefits
- A benefits package 100% paid by PCF
- Insurance company reimburses claims at 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year, with family or individual coverage)
- Comprehensive dental coverage, including dental care
- 4% employer-matched RRSP contribution (pre-tax), 100% vested from day one
- One week of paid time off during the winter holidays
- 20 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days
- Free virtual health and mental wellness sessions included in the plan for employees and their dependents
- Opportunities for personal development and the chance to work in a global environment
- The opportunity to work on a creative team with people who are passionate about what they do
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
UI designtraditional art fundamentalsdesign principlesaccessibility best practiceswireframingprototypinghigh-resolution modelingsculptingLua scriptingUI system integration
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitymotivation