UI Artist (Implementor)

Company Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.

Job Overview:

As a UI Implementor you’re experienced in designing, executing, and implementing game user interface assets and animations. Prior game development experience for mobile & PC platforms and proven illustration, graphic design and motion graphic skills are highly valued.

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in BC, and ideally within the greater Vancouver area

Requirements

In this role, you will:

• Build and implement UI art and animations
• Work closely with UX, designers, and engineers to set up screens and animations
• Create UI layouts and high fidelity graphics with Lead Artist 
• Work closely with engineers to integrate assets and animations within tech specifications for multiple platforms in editor
• Rapidly iterate and develop solutions to design challenges while following creative and art direction
• Address and integrate feedback from various departments to achieve bug-free and polished user experience
• Assist the Lead Artist in any necessary duties

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• 3+ years of experience developing interactive interfaces in game engine or web-based UI editors and tools;
• At least one shipped game title; An exceptional online portfolio featuring examples of your 2D UI work.
• A Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, or Illustration or equivalent work experience;
• Unity, Unreal or other game engine experience
• An ability to translate complex information into a user-friendly layout
• Good Understanding of art/animation fundamentals and how to apply them in game assets 
• Strong visual design skills (i.e., composition, layout, typography, colour theory)
• A passion for problem-solving as well as strong organizational and analytical skills;
• An obsession for getting designs to pixel perfect;
• The ability to accept direction, work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Expert knowledge of 2D art tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, After Effects

Benefits

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• RRSP/DPSP matching
• Hybrid working/Remote
• Training & Development

Salary Range: $50,000 - $70,000 CAD

Smoking Gun Interactive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Smoking Gun
Location: Americas, Canada, Vancouver
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time
Working Pattern: Remote