Senior UI Technical Artist
Location
Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Overview
Based in Guildford, DPS Games is looking for an exceptionally skilled Senior UI Tech Artist to assist in the creation of the next big free-to-play title from Wargaming, the company that brought us World of Tanks and one of the strongest free-to-play PC game companies in the world.
You will be a hardworking self-motivated team player who is able to work closely with the Lead UI Artist, Art D irector and Art Production Director to create and b e responsible for large sections of the game.
You will bring your excellent verbal and written skills and be able to both take critique and give feedback to external partners as well as fully part icipating in group discussions.
In this position you will be working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community and will have the ability to both share your hard-earned knowledge and continue to develop your skill set by learning from your teammates.
Reports to
You will report to the Lead UI Artist/Art Production Director
What will you do?
- Imagine and create graphically appealing and innovative UI designs
- Develop Unreal Prototypes and Blueprints to implement UI designs
- Work in close collaboration with the UX design and technical teams together with the Art Director
- Explore and experiment with a variety of graphical styles to connect with our audience
What are we looking for?
- Strong experience in production art within the gaming industry
- At least 2 published games
- Proven experience working with the UE4
- Development of UI prototypes using Blueprints
- Knowledge of working with 2D and 3D assets
- Working knowledge of shaders, lighting and VFX
- Working knowledge of asset optimisation and rendering
- Experience in developing graphically innovative UI from inception through to in game implementation
- Strong graphic design skills: colour theory, composition, typography and layout
- Strong skills working with Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects
- Good knowledge of motion graphics in Adobe After Effects or a 3 D package
- Working knowledge of 3D applications 3DS Max or Maya
- Excellent verbal and written skills, and be able to both take critique and give feedback internally and externally in a professional manner
- Diligent self-management around both individual and team tasks, schedule and budgets
- Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management
What additional skills will help you stand out?
- Scripting (After Effects)
- Knowledge of 3ds Max
- BA in art or related field or equivalent experience.
- Passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends.
Benefits
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Guildford include:
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave per calendar year
- Dog-friendly office
- Onsite canteen (with an endless supply of snacks and beverages)
- Video game areas, Warhammer painting station, a bespoke D&D table, Adjustable height desks
- Wellbeing perks (Mental Health Days, Dedicated Well-being room, Team of Mental Heath First Aiders, Professional counseling)
- Health Insurance (including family coverage), Life Insurance, Pension contribution
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- Employee discounts
- Personal Gaming Account
- Company events
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
- Working in one of the main European hubs for mobile game development
- Startup within a company with 25 years of experience on the market
- To learn more about our studio in Guildford, follow this link:
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