UI Artist
Job Description
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Job Title: UI Artist
Location: San Diego Studio, San Diego-Sorrento Valley
This is a Contract role. Full remote is an option for this role.
San Diego Studio is looking for a highly skilled UI Artist to contribute to the creation of visuals for our front-end user interfaces. The ideal candidate would possess a deep understanding of both visual communication and information hierarchy to provide the best product to our customers. This person also has a strong understanding of typography, iconography, and animation.
Responsibilities:
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Design all facets of the user interface by creating visual mockups from wireframes that include animations, icons, backgrounds, logos and more.
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Collaborate with Designers, Programmers, and the Experience team to create top tier experiences across the game.
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Bounce between multiple tasks, projects, and requests while maintaining a consistent quality.
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Provide and receive constructive feedback and critique.
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Find creative ways to solve problems within tech capabilities.
Qualifications:
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Previous experience working with user interfaces, graphic design, and asset creation.
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Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator & After Effects. Experience with Figma or Adobe XD.
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Strong iconography, animation, and typography skills.
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Excellent team player who is eager to collaborate.
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Understanding of fundamental graphic design principles, usability, and UI design best practices.
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Ability to produce high quality work quickly within strict deadlines and time constraints.
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Ability to work with frequent design changes and iterations.
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Knowledge of current graphic, video game, and web design trends.
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A passion for video games and/or Baseball is a plus.
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Experience working on Mobile apps/ Mobile games is a plus.
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
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