Lead UI Artist

Job description

We are seeking a Lead UI Artist to join our remote gaming team based in Jakarta. You will take charge of designing, optimizing, and implementing top-quality UI elements that meet the game's aesthetic and functional goals. A key focus of the role will be on refining and recreating game icons and assets to ensure a cohesive visual experience throughout the project. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, a creative approach, and the ability to work independently while consistently delivering outstanding results.

Responsibility

• Design and develop high-quality game UI, including menus, HUDs, icons, and in-game assets, to enhance the player experience.
• Collaborate with internal game designers, artists, and developers to ensure that UI designs align with the overall game vision and gameplay mechanics.
• Ensure consistency and cohesiveness of UI design across different platforms (mobile, PC, console), adapting designs to fit the technical constraints and user experience of each platform.
• Redesign and recreate game icons, assets, and UI elements to meet evolving project requirements, ensuring a polished and visually appealing product.
• Work closely with developers to ensure seamless implementation of UI designs and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during development.
• Optimize UI designs for performance, ensuring that game interfaces run smoothly without affecting gameplay or performance.
• Conduct UI testing to gather feedback on usability, visual appeal, and functionality, and make necessary adjustments to improve user experience.
• Research and stay updated on current trends and innovations in game UI design to continually improve design processes and output.
• Manage and prioritize your own workflow, ensuring timely delivery of assets and features while maintaining the highest standards of quality

Requirement

• 8+ years of experience in game UI design with a strong portfolio focused on game projects.
• Expertise in designing game icons, UI assets, and in-game elements.
• Proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch and Figma
• Strong understanding of UI design principles tailored to gaming.
• Experience working with game engines either Unity or Unreal.
• Familiarity with basic animation for UI elements or scripting knowledge is plus
• Excellent communication skills