UI Implementor designing and implementing game user interfaces for Smoking Gun Interactive. Collaborating with designers and engineers on dynamic art and animation.
About the role
- UI Artist maintaining artistic direction and producing UI art for AAA game projects. Collaborating closely with creative teams to enhance user experience and visual quality for upcoming titles.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the artistic direction and quality
- Produce high-quality user interface illustrations that are technically and artistically appropriate for the project’s universe and visual direction.
- Design static and dynamic user interfaces that effectively communicate information and actions while providing a pleasant and engaging user experience.
- Convert wireframes into finished assets according to specifications and keep workflows on schedule.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation describing the UI visual language, covering color theory, typography, iconography, visual hierarchy, and motion design—from initial concept through implementation and continuous iteration.
- Fix bugs and document R&D case studies in the knowledge base.
- Participate in reviews, and professionally adapt to and implement feedback from leads and peers.
- Provide feedback and help improve visual quality.
- Collaborate closely with UX, Game Design, Production, and other key stakeholders to plan, prioritize, and refine the visual aesthetic of new and existing UI art.
- Develop and maintain project-specific style guides and high-fidelity asset libraries to ensure a consistent user experience, scalability, and improved productivity and collaboration through shared resources.
- Take part in R&D initiatives to explore new techniques and implement pipeline and workflow improvements.
- Occasionally support the onboarding process for new hires.
Requirements
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in user interface design.
- Experience working on and shipping at least one AAA title.
- Solid foundation in traditional art skills and core design principles (form, texture, value and color, typography, and layout).
- Strong understanding of UI/UX conventions and principles.
- Proven ability to implement accessibility best practices, including considerations for color, scale, typography, and other visual design elements.
- Deep expertise in Figma and other wireframing and prototyping tools.
- Excellent command of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard software used for high-resolution modeling and sculpting.
- Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces across a variety of game genres and platforms.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.
- Motivation and adaptability to new tools, styles, and workflows.
- Strong cross-department collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- English fluency is required due to regular interactions with stakeholders and partners outside Quebec.
- Prior experience with Maya.
- Experience with Lua scripting and integration into UI systems.
Benefits
- A benefits package fully paid by PCF
- Insurance claims reimbursed at 100% (up to $1,000 of services per year, in addition to family or individual coverage)
- Comprehensive dental coverage, including routine dental care
- Employer RRSP contribution of 4% (pre-tax), 100% vested from day one
- One week of paid time off during the winter holidays
- 20 days of paid vacation and 5 days of paid sick leave
- Free virtual health and mental wellness care sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents
- Opportunities for professional development and the chance to work in a global environment
- The opportunity to work within a creative team of passionate professionals
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