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2K · 15 hours ago

Lead UI Artist - WWE 2K

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $172K/yr

8+ years exp

2k is a top game development studio known for its critically acclaimed titles. They are seeking a Lead UI Artist to manage a team of UI artists and create the user interface for the WWE 2K franchise, ensuring a striking and intuitive user experience across various game modes.

Developer APIsPublishingSoftwareSportsVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the visual direction and brand for the project's UI by working with the Art Director and other leads

Lead, mentor, and coach the UI art team, setting clear goals, conducting 1:1s, and fostering their career development

Oversee the creation and implementation of all UI components, such as menus, icons, and animations, and ensure the consistent quality of all UI art assets

Work across functions to develop the full scope of game needs

Anticipate challenges; build relationships with designers and engineers to improve functionality and visual fidelity

Develop and maintain UI style guides, as well as documentation for all aspects of UI/UX art and design

Qualification

UI/UX designPhotoshopIllustratorGame enginesGraphic design principles3D motion softwarePassion for gamesCommunication skillsAttention to detailCollaborative demeanor

Required

8 - 10+ years of professional experience in a UI/UX role, with 3 years of experience as a lead

Strong portfolio of UI/UX work showcased in AAA games

Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, game engines and UI tooling

Expert understanding of UI/UX design

Strong understanding of graphic design principles such as layout, typography, and color theory application

Ability to create high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and able to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders from multiple teams

Organized, excellent communication skills, passion for games, collaborative demeanor

Attention to detail and completeness, ability to see around corners, anticipate issues

Love for video games (not just ours!)

Preferred

Experience working in 3D with motion including Maya, Cinema 4D, Element 3D, or other industry standard software

Game Industry experience with multiple shipped titles

Knowledge of the WWE brand and style

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Bonus

Equity awards

Company

2K

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2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software.

Founded in 2005

Novato, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://2k.com

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