Hometopia is looking for a talented UI artist to design and craft the tone, feel and visual aesthetic of the game s UI. You will own the process from ideation to asset creation for all the game s 2D visual elements, ensuring quality and consistency across every icon, screen and menu. This is first and foremost an art role, not a UX designer position, however, having expertise in UX design is a plus.
Requirements
Core responsibilities
- Work with game director to develop an overall aesthetic that effectively conveys the intended tone and personality of the game
- Create mockups, mood boards, style guides, color schemes and asset libraries
- Design and create high-quality 2D UI assets: iconography, containers, menus, buttons, HUD elements and other design elements
- Collaborate with UX designer and engineers to implement UI elements into the game
- Export assets in the required formats (9-slices, sprite sheets, etc.)
- Support other 2D art needs for the studio
Requirements
- Portfolio of prior UI work that demonstrates excellent 2D visual design skills (layout, color, shape, typography)
- 2+ years of industry experience as a UI artist
- Expertise using industry standard design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar software)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to create high-quality work within tight deadlines
- Applicants must reside in the state of NY
Pluses
- Experience working with UI workflows in the Unity editor
- UI art featured in at least 1 published video game
- VFX and audio creation for UI
- UX design experience
- UI motion graphics
- Interest in life sim or building games
Benefits
You will be entitled to medical, dental, vision, and other benefits standard to Company employees.