ux designer Nottingham, England
Job description
Originally founded in 1999 as Free Radical Design, our ambition and passion comes through as strongly now as when we first began. We are always seeking individuals who can emulate our values - passion, quality, and teamwork - which are embodied in our diverse and inclusive culture.
Even if you’re not sure that you meet all the criteria for a role, don’t be put off from applying - we want to hear from you. Our only requirement is that you work from the UK, and if you’re not here right now we can discuss relocation and sponsorship. Our studio is in Nottingham city centre and many of our roles can be offered on a hybrid or fully remote working basis – each role is different, so please refer to the advert below for further information. Our internal Wellbeing Committee and Mental Health First Aiders help ensure that our diversity is championed in a safe environment.
Lead 2D/UI Artist
Deep Silver Dambuster Studios - creators of the TimeSplitters series alongside Second Sight, Haze, Homefront: The Revolution, and the number one smash hit Dead Island 2 - has an exciting opportunity for a Lead 2D/UI Artist to join our highly talented Art department.
The role encompasses leading a talented team through the exciting and challenging demands of an AAA product from conception through to completion. Planning and managing the needs of the team while balancing the commercial needs of the business and delivering on time.
This role is being offered on an in-studio or hybrid basis and will require the successful applicant to be able to attend the studio on a regular basis.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Able to create UI & 2D style guides.
- Effectively manage a team of 2D & UI Artists.
- Maintain the art vision and style set out by the Art Director.
- Inspire the 2D / UI art team and driving the UI art and techology forward.
- Design and implementation of game menus and interfaces.
- With the Art Director, perform regular appraisals, reviews and objective setting for the 2D team.
- Assist with recruitment and selection of staff for own team.
- Liaise with external service providers if required.
- Prepare and monitor task schedules for the 2D team.
- Define and enforce good working practices based on the project's scope and resources.
- Monitor and coordinate dependencies between different departments.
Required:
- Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash.
- At least 1+ shipped title in a Lead position and a strong UI focused portfolio.
- Extensive game development experience.
- Management and project planning experience.
- Excellent communications skills to work with other departments.
- Strong passion for games.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Excellent understanding of production procedures and software employed in the team.
- Good interpersonal and motivational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Able to manage, plan and organise time.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines at all levels.
- Team leadership qualities and a team player
Nice to Haves:
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine and the according toolset.
- Video Editing and Motion Graphics experience.
- Traditional painting and drawing skills.
Unsure whether you meet all the criteria for this role?
Dambuster Studios is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. So even if you are worried you don't tick every box, but you still think you'd be a good fit, we want to hear from you.
What’s in It for you?
Aside from the opportunity to work with the highly anticipated, next instalment of the AAA Dead Island franchise, we are a studio that offers a host of benefits and perks.
- An industry competitive salary.
- A creative and collaborative work environment with genuine opportunities to progress within the studio.
- Funded learning and development opportunities.
- An experienced, passionate, and diverse team.
- A vibrant, modern, and well-serviced city centre location.
- Gym membership scheme.
- Free financial advice.
- Annual pay reviews.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Relocation assistance.
And a whole host of other soft benefits that help make Dambuster Studios such a great place to work:
- Flexible working around core hours, including hybrid working opportunities
- Support and encouragement to participate in outreach opportunities.
- Quarterly company funded team building events
- Weekly treats: including breakfast on Mondays and pastries on Fridays
- Free fruit, hot and cold drinks
- Annual Christmas party and family focused summer BBQ.
- Peer nominated SuperStar of the month award.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
