Senior 2D / 3D UI Artist (Gaming)

Title:  Senior 2D / 3D UI Artist (Gaming)

Location:  Highland Park, IL

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Compensation:  $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per Year

Reference Code:  1072258-WQG

Description:  We are looking for a Senior UI Artist to join our client's art team. If you love to design and create great looking menus, icons, and game HUDs we are searching for you! For immediate consideration, please email your resume to Vivek Punjabi at vpunjabi@kforce.com. Working directly with the Creative Director you'll be expected to: Design and implement UI experiences that meet demanding quality standards across multiple platforms from PC to Pocket Phones Collaborate with the design team, and engineering team to solve UI problems Ensure the highest level of usability, playability, and excitement Job Description: Job Duties(s): 2D Art / Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, UI / Front End / HUD Software Utilized: 3D Studio Max, After Effects, MS Office, Windows and Adobe Creative Suite Platform(s): iPhone, iPad, Facebook, PC, Mac OS, Mobile, Web / Internet and Website Genre(s): Casual Games, Gaming, Game industry, MMO, On-line, Simulation and Sports

Requirements:  The successful applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise): 3-6 years of game industry experience Demonstrate a strong 2D design and graphic design background Excel in 2D animation and motion graphics as it relates to User Interfaces Be able to create a high volume of quality 2D assets in high-paced time-sensitive environment Be able to create assets in a variety of styles Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and possess a keen eye for fine detail Be able to work with iteration in mind; as design and direction will continually evolve Have a passion for games and intimate knowledge of the gaming space Flash (ActionScript experience is a huge plus) After Effects Photoshop Illustrator 3D experience (MAX / maya) is also a plus