Senior UI / Motion Designer
You will be working with a large team of talented UI Artists to create highly-usable and visually stunning animated UI experiences with Producers, Engineers, and Game Designers for our critically acclaimed NBA2K17 title. We are looking for anyone with AAA console experience, film, ad agency, or equivalent experience to add to our inspirational team. This is a full time position with benefits. If you’re ready to have fun making games, please do us a favor and contact us!
Job Responsibilities Include:• Create UI style guides• Report to and work exclusively with a hands on UI Art Director/Lead Artists• Using Maya (or equivalent) to implement UI and motion graphics into the game engine• Turn loose sketch or static designs into a moving/interactive conceptual masterpieces• Know how to take and offer constructive criticism. Ability to communicate well• Interface with design and engineering to implement final art into the game engine
Requirements:• Comfortable working with Maya or similar 3D animation application• Comfortable working with Photoshop and creating efficient textures• Must have a flair and passion for Design, Typography and Animation• Extensive skill using animation curves• Excellent communication verbal and written skills and attention to detail• A strong work ethic is essential – willing to go the extra mile to meet a deadline and to create exceptional work
Extra Credit – Not required, but one or more of these would help!• Game industry experience using TestTrack Pro and Perforce• Knowledge of video editing, After Effects, and plugins• Knowledge of any scripting language• Is an avid gamer. We make games and we also play them! • Is a fan of any league sport
**Only candidates with an online portfolio or reel will be considered**
This position is based in Novato, California. Please be legally able to work in the United States.
To Apply - https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GAMES2K&cws=38&rid=1101
