Senior UI Artist at Pipeworks Studios Eugene, OR

Title: Senior UI Artist

Location: Eugene, OR

Department: Art

Compensation: $87,000 - $104,000 / year

Description
Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as a Sr. UI Artist on an exciting AAA project! We're looking for a detail-oriented UI/UX Artist with a deep curiosity about human behavior and a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences. You stay ahead of the curve by continuously exploring best practices and industry trends. In this role, you'll contribute to a large-scale project, bringing innovative UI/UX designs to life and ensuring a seamless, engaging user experience.

Day To Day Responsibilities

Provide estimates, create mockups, and implement new UI or make modifications to existing UI

Work with Design to translate product strategy and user requirements into full-fledged user experiences

Create pixel perfect mockups, user flow diagrams, and interactive prototypes to convey complex interactions

Work with our Engineering/Design team to collaborate on turning mockups into functional art in the game

Take direction and work strongly as a production artist

Make quality decisions within a project that improve the direction of art

Work with other artists to achieve project goals

Ship a title with strong estimation and adapt direction based on needs

Continuously enhance knowledge in UX by staying up to date with best practices and current industry trends

Understand what users do, not just what they say, and figure out the best way to deliver on their actions

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise - Must Haves

Strong understanding of motion graphics style animation to enhance the UI experience

Ability to work with in-engine UI systems

Excellent graphic design skills with advanced proficiency in Figma

Ability to take direction and work strongly as a production artist

Ability to demonstrate a strong visual language through icon and logo design

Strong interest in the industry and a desire to make games

Ability to plan, estimate, and organize UI development

Ability to work as part of a game team

Ability to concept and develop the style and presentation of UI for the project

Nice-To-Have Skills

Understanding of 3D art

Education & Experience Required
HS Diploma a must, BA degree preferred. Must have a base foundation of graphic design/motion graphics with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry.

Materials Required
Candidate should provide portfolio of art that they have created or directed and a resume detailing the projects/studios that they have been a part of.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401K with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy

Generous Paid Time Off

20 Paid Company Holidays

Relocation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Club Discounts

Sports Team Sponsorship

Annual Company Events

Project Wrap Parties

A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization. By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone! Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications.

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