Description:

We are looking for a Lead UI Artist to join our team that has experience implementing AAA quality UI Art in Unreal Engine 5 or other comparable game engines.
Drive the vision for UI Art on Escape Velocity’s projects by embracing the art style and direction defined by the Art Directors and using the art style guide as the backdrop to create UI that is both in alignment with UX’s wireframes and thematically perfect to the art style.
Collaborate with UX, the Art Directors, and the Game Director to pitch your vision, before doing some of your own strong implementation against that plan.
Effectively plan and communicate work, ensuring realistic goals and dependencies.
Deliver high-quality UI assets throughout the development process, from early prototypes to final implementation in the game engine.
Build and lead a team of UI Art implementers, whether in-house or outsourced to execute on the vision and style guide for UI.

Requirements:

Be accountable for the quality and consistency of UI Art produced on the team.
Work collaboratively with UX Design, Tech Design, and Engineers to create AAA quality UI experiences; actively participate in the creation and implementation of design systems, game menus, HUD elements, Iconography, UI materials and shaders, UI animation, and motion design.
Work quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment; be flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity; contribute to shipping product team features on time and to quality.
Flag new and emerging design patterns or systems to the Art Directors.
Collaborate with the greater UXUI Department to ensure consistency and quality is maintained.

Escape Velocity offers excellent benefits and values the time, energy, and talent of its players and colleagues.
The studio is fully remote and supports team members nearly anywhere in the world.
The company prioritizes honesty, autonomy, and constant improvement across all areas.
Escape Velocity is dedicated to building a culture of play, which strengthens the bonds between team members and enhances game-making capabilities.
The studio is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, considering applications regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.