Playground Games is looking for an Experienced UI Artist to join our talented Fable team here in Leamington Spa. We welcome Artists of all levels to apply.
ABOUT US:
We are a premier Xbox Game Studio, crafting genre-defining games that delight players with their accessibility, visual allure, and pure fun. Our team, diverse and passionate, is currently working on the exciting reboot of the much-adored Fable franchise.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a UI Artist, you will be integral in creating visually compelling and intuitive interface designs for AAA games. You will work closely with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure a consistent and high-quality user experience that aligns with the game's vision.
You'll ideally have strong artistic abilities, a firm grasp of UI/UX principles, and a knack for managing deadlines. Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices is crucial for this role.
This role is based in our state-of-the-art studio in Leamington Spa, with a hybrid work model in place. Relocation assistance is available if required.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Design and implement top-tier UI assets, maintaining a cohesive art style while ensuring smooth integration into the game.
- Collaborate effectively with team members across various departments, delivering tasks on time and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Stay informed about the latest trends in UI design and continually hone your skills.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Relevant experience in game UI development demonstrated by an online portfolio.
- Artistic and graphic design abilities along with UI/UX design proficiency.
- Knowledge of industry-standard software like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Xd.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to organize tasks, meet deadlines, and proactively address work-related issues.
- A passion for learning and evolving as a professional.
DESIRABLE (NOT REQUIRED):
- Experience working on console games or RPG games. Skills in 2D animation, motion graphics, or digital/traditional illustration.
This is an incredible opportunity to work on world-class games with a talented and collaborative team at one of the industry's leading game studios.
Playground Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion fuels creativity. We are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable and welcoming working environment.
We strive to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It drives our innovation and connects us closer to our players. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion across age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
At Playground Games we recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, well-being and retention of our colleagues. We celebrate difference and welcome everyone to join us and to be themselves at work.
If you require any reasonable accommodation to apply for this position, please contact us on recruitment@playground-games.com
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A message from
Simon
“I feel very lucky to work at PG! I get to work with a world-class team of developers on AAA projects. I am constantly learning new skills and I get to express my creativity every day. I love that at PG, everybody really wants to make the best game that they can!”