UI Artist

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Job Description

Ubisoft Milan is looking for a talented UI Artist who will be responsible for the designing, prototyping and creating the graphic elements of the videogame interface and the menu, to make the game user-friendly.

In particular, the responsibilities will be the following:

• Develop concepts and the design of the game menus and user interfaces (illustrations, menus, buttons, HUD, pop-ups…) according with the art direction, and consistent throughout the entire project;
• Development of the best possible flow according to the user experience to deliver;
• Assure that game information is well conveyed through the various user interfaces;
• Determine gameplay with the collaboration of the game designer and the art direction;
• Create all facets of the User Interface including: illustrations, mockups, wireframes, icons, animations, UI style guides, general art and documentation, and final assets, in both prototypes and final products;
• Deliver the assets in the proper quality, format and time;
• Technical integration in the engine, bug fixing, and visual polish of final design;
• Work closely with Artists, Programmers, and Designers to ensure the quality of the integration of the UI.

Qualifications

Role requirements:

• BA in art media, graphic design or equivalent relevant experience;
• strong knowledge of Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® Photoshop®;
• ability to design and implement UI solutions to improve the ergonomic quality of the game;
• written and oral English.

 As a bonus:

• previous experience of at least 2 years as UI Artist in the videogame industry;
• experience on motion graphics;
• knowledge of a game engine (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity,...);
• proficiency in Adobe® After Effects®;
• proficiency in 3D Modeling tools;
• passion and enthusiasm for videogames.

Additional Information

Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We value and celebrate the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We strongly encourage people of different backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and other legally protected individuals to apply.

In order to consider your application, please send the link to your portfolio/showreel and your resume.

The position is based in Milan (Italy).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.