UI Artist

Job description

 

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services worldwide. More than 18,000 talents with a wide range of expertise are committed to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable entertainment experiences.

Established in 2006, Ubisoft Sofia has grown to a world-class AAA game dev studio. Throughout the years, the studio has released more than 18 titles, ranging from small casual to big open-world games, and covering a wide range of platforms & technologies. Ubisoft Sofia has brought expertise and creativity into brands such as Tom Clancy’s®, Prince of Persia®, and is a key contributor to the Assassin’s Creed® franchise. With more than 250 talented professionals, the studio is currently working on several big Ubisoft's titles.

Our worlds are infinite. Choose your path and create the unknown.

As an UI Artist you will produce autonomously HUD elements, game menus and different presentation materials in accordance with the artistic direction of the project and under Lead Artist’s guidance. You will work in collaboration with UI programmers, UX and Game designers, as well as with SFX artists to ensure that there are no design or technical problems met. 

Your daily adventure

UNDERSTAND THE GAME DESIGN INTENSIONS
found in different types of documentation

SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UX / UI DESIGN
in accordance with the existing game design requirements
Produce wireframes and other prototypes to visualize and validate different UX/UI design solutions

FOLLOW THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION
Deliver final artwork in accordance with the project's artistic direction

USE AND LOOK FOR ARTISTIC REFERENCES
in video games or in other artistic domains in order to improve the visual aspect of the game
Suggest images in line with the project's artistic direction

BE FLEXIBLE
and able to adapt to different artistic styles

CREATE GRAPHIC LAYOUT AND COMPOSITION 
of different UI screens and elements 

ESTABLISH THE GRAPHIC COMPOSITION 
and layout of certain UI elements in accordance with the existing game and UX design

APPLY GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES EFFICIENTLY 
in your work

RESPECT ENGINE’S TECH CONSTRAINTS 
while building your graphic designs in order to achieve good optimization of your assets and smooth UI integration in the game

CREATE DIFFERENT UI RELATED GRAPHIC ELEMENTS 
Produce icons, logos and different images, as well as graphic assets related to the UI or presentation of the project

MOTION DESIGN OF UI ELEMENTS 
Concept different ideas for the animations needed for the UI elements to become responsive and vivid

INTEGRATE UI ART IN GAME ENGINE
Integrate your final artwork in engine by creating technically correct and optimized assets
Rebuild layouts from Photoshop into engine and set basic UI art related parameters

 

KNOWLEDGE
Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
Good insight of graphic design techniques
Skilled in using the techniques of compositions, shape language, color theory
Understanding of basic UX design principles

TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS INTEGRATION
Ability to understand technical constraints and to integrate them when designing or creating UI art assets

TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Ability to work within deadlines, manage your own time and organize your own working process autonomously

ADDRESS FEEDBACK
Ability to iterate quickly and build constructively based on others feedback

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE
Demonstrate ambition to meet high standards

ABILITY AND DESIRE TO WORK IN A CREATIVE INDUSTRY
and collaborative environment
Ability to adapt quickly

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Collaborate effectively with other team members
Good level of English

Advantages
Previous experience with Adobe XD or similar UX design tool
Previous experience with Adobe After Effects or similar motion design tool
Previous experience with 3Ds Max or similar 3D modeling package
Passion for games and strong game culture

 

WE OFFER
Multicultural & friendly working environment
Working with the best professionals in the games industry on AAA video games
Flexible working hours & additional days off
Private medical health & dental care
Learning & knowledge sharing programs
International trainings & conferences
Top location next to Borisova Garden Park
Public transport card & food vouchers
Gifts for special occasions
Free games & game dev merchandise
Memorable parties & teambuilding events

HOW TO APPLY
Please send us a copy of your updated CV in English and a portfolio . A cover letter will be a plus.