Lead UI Artist
Company: Elsewhere Entertainment
Locations: Warsaw, Poland or Malmö, Sweden (On-Site Hybrid)
About the Role: Elsewhere Entertainment is seeking a Lead UI Artist to join the development of a new IP. This role involves leading the visual design, creation, and implementation of user interfaces for their new game. You will be a key member of the Art department, contributing to the studio's focus on inclusivity, mutual respect, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration.
Responsibilities: * Collaborate with the Art Director to define the UI art style and quality benchmarks. * Explore visual directional concepts, utilizing techniques such as generative AI. * Hire and manage a small team of artists focused on user experience. * Create project style guides, concepts, and assets to support development. * Provide feedback and direction to team members to ensure UI consistency. * Work with various teams including art, design, engineering, audio, and production. * Ensure UI art is delivered to specifications that balance performance with technical budgets and are scalable across platforms.
Required Qualifications: * 8+ years of industry experience in UI art/design for games. * 2+ years of leadership experience in a cross-functional team environment. * Strong understanding of graphic design principles (color, composition, hierarchy, typography). * Proficiency in crafting high-quality 2D and 3D UI elements and implementing them in game engines. * Excellent organizational skills for managing complex workloads. * Knowledge of the end-to-end in-game UI creation pipeline, with a focus on efficient and optimized processes. * Strong understanding of fundamental user experience (UX) design principles. * Proactive contributor, eager to learn, develop skills, and share knowledge. * Excellent communication and organization skills. * Ability to represent the UI art team in cross-studio and discipline communications.
Bonus Points: * Technical proficiency in scripting, shaders, or implementation. * Motion graphics experience. * Experience with new technology, suggesting features, and submitting bugs to improve engine functionality.
Our World: Activision aims to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment, driven by a mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences. They are home to franchises like Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater®, and Guitar Hero®. Activision is committed to advancing gameplay with popular titles and sophisticated technology, and to creating an inclusive company culture where success is driven by passionate, creative, and diverse teams. They focus on delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for their player community.
