Amaze Entertainment seeks UI Artist
UI Artist - 386
Design mock ups and graphics for user-friendly and innovative video game interfaces. The ideal candidate will have experience in the games industry designing UI for in-game HUDs as well as front-end menu flow. He or she will have a strong sense of interaction between the player/user and the menu system, a good eye for design, and the ability to prototype quickly.
Responsibilities will include:
- Helping to define user interfaces and HUD concepts for next generation as well as current game platforms (console and handheld).
- Developing high level and/or detailed storyboards, mockups and prototypes to effectively communicate interaction and design ideas.
- Gauge the usability of current UI systems in games, and make constructive suggestions to improve usability.
- Ability to produce game ready art assets
- Academic background in graphic arts / design (BFA in New Media, Graphic Design or equivalent games industry experience).
- Demonstrated experience in designing usable game interfaces / flash interface menus / DVD menus.
- Strong Understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash. Working knowledge of Promotion, Maya, and XML is a plus.
- Solid visual design sense with ability to draw and communicate visually.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, ability to think outside of the box.
- Strong technical understanding of game platform limitations (Alpha, Bit depth, Palettes)
- Knowledge of Image Studio a plus
Visit the Foundation 9 Entertainment webiste to send your resume at: http://www.f9e.com/jobs
Also visit Amaze Entertainment at: www.amazeent.com
Posted by AlexMarquez on April 16, 2008 11:20 PM
