UI Artist

Ubisoft is one of the leaders in entertainment, with a rich portfolio of well-known brands worldwide. In Ukraine Ubisoft has two studios, Ubisoft Kyiv and Ubisoft Odesa, which focus on strengthening Ubisoft's presence on all platforms, with the main expertise in PC. Ubisoft Kyiv was established in 2008 and is one of the biggest GameDev studios in Ukraine that collaborated on blockbusters like Assassin's Creed®, Far Cry®, Steep®, Watch Dogs®, Trials®, Rainbow Six®, Ghost Recon ® and more. Ubisoft Odesa was opened in March 2018 and takes part in the development of Ubisoft’s world-known franchises.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Action, Adventure, Role-playing
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

The UI Artists will be responsible for designing, prototyping and creating the graphic elements of the videogame interface and the menu. In particular, he/she will organize the architecture of the UI graphic elements and find solutions in order to foster easy access to the navigation menu to make the game user-friendly.

• Autonomously execute and prepare the necessary graphic assets menus and HUD

• Work together with the Design team to shape UI and menu according to the gameplay needs and art direction

• Ensure a smooth implementation matching the intention, by yourself or with the assistance of the Programming team

• Assure that game information is well conveyed through the various user interfaces

• Keep control of assets production, respecting technical constraints and optimization guideline.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Previous work experience as a User Interface Artist for commercial products

• Previous experience in a graphic design role (portfolio needed)

• Proficiency in Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design tools

• Good Artistic skills (proportion, composition, color)

• A keen eye for usability and clarity

• Algorithmic thinking and interest in the implementation aspect of the User Interface

• Up-to-date with the current design and typographical trends

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Video-gaming culture and interest in video-games development

• Fluency in English

What is important for us in a person?

• Problem-solving and open-minded;

•  Flexibility and ability to adapt to change;

•  Strong leadership skills, autonomous and proactive attitude, results-oriented;

•  Sense of initiative, attention to details;

•  Ability to work under pressure;

•  Working well in a team environment;

•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken;

•  Good oral and written communication in English;

•  Updating job knowledge proactively;

•  Analytical and synthesis skills;

•  Capacity to produce efficient software design;

•  Being comfortable with debugging unfamiliar code;

•  Passion for making and playing games.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• International AAA game projects

• Access to cutting-edge hardware

• Experience using hottest internally developed game engines

• Proficient and fun-to-work-with colleagues

• Opportunity to travel abroad

• Medical / Life insurance

• English / French courses

• Long-term employment with 20 working-days paid vacation

Ubisoft is committed to enriching players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experience. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

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