UI Artist / Graphic Designer

$85,000 - $85,000/Yr

Turn Me Up Games - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Burbank, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Turn Me Up is seeking a creative and dedicated UI Artist / Graphic Designer who specializes in video game UI/UX, graphic design, and web design. This full-time or contract position will involve collaboration with Turn Me Up's designers, artists, and engineers to create, polish, and implement in-game visuals, UI, and other graphic assets. The ideal candidate will lead the charge on innovative ideas, further developing the company's stylization and enhancing the unique experience of their internal projects. While the position can be remote, candidates who can eventually work in the Burbank, California office are preferred. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and implementing UI for both internal intellectual property and external titles, focusing on user experience and artistic vision. You will actively participate in the creation and implementation of iconography, game menus, HUD elements, game systems, UI animations, and motion design. Additionally, you will create graphic designs for external projects and review materials from outsourced teams, including 3D animations. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with engineering, art, design, the design director, and production teams to ensure high-quality UI/UX experiences that maintain consistency and quality across all projects. You will also be tasked with updating the company website and video reel with new game releases, executing deliverables to a high-quality standard, and working autonomously on medium to complex tasks. A critical part of your role will involve reviewing, refining, and reshaping in-game content to pursue continuous improvement. The position requires a strong foundation in artistic knowledge, a robust portfolio, and a passion for game development and design.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement UI for internal IP and external titles, focusing on user experience and artistic vision.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of iconography, game menus, HUD elements, game systems, UI animations, and motion design.
• Create graphic designs for external projects and review materials from outsourced teams, including 3D animations.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, design, design director, and production to ensure high-quality UI/UX experiences.
• Update the company website and video reel with new game releases.
• Execute deliverables to a high-quality standard, working autonomously on medium to complex tasks.
• Review, refine, and reshape in-game content for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of game industry experience working on UI/UX, graphic design, and motion graphics.
• Excellent foundational artistic knowledge with a strong portfolio showcasing technical skills and a creative eye for design.
• Experience implementing UI in Unreal Engine or equivalent; basic knowledge of blueprints.
• Familiarity with multiple platforms (mobile, PC, consoles).
• Proficiency with video editing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others on project goals, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills; positive and independent worker, inspiring those around you.
• Proven ability to take action on feedback and seek guidance to expand knowledge.
• Ability to iterate on production needs with flexibility for urgent tasks and prioritize independently.
• Passion for learning all disciplines of game development as they relate to UI & Graphic Design.
• Passion for making and playing games.
• Up to date with industry trends, influencing innovative ideas and solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience with foundational animation principles.
• Experience with illustration, stylization, and visual storytelling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $85,000 per year.
• Opportunity to work in a creative and collaborative environment.
• Potential for remote work with preference for candidates who can work on-site in Burbank, CA.