Job Description

Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day. As a UI Artist you\xe2\x80\x99re experienced in designing, executing, and implementing game user interface assets and animations. Prior game development experience for mobile & PC platforms and proven illustration and graphic design skills are highly valued.
Requirements In this role, you will:

• Build and implement UI - work closely with UX, designers, and engineers to set up animations and screens;
• Create UI layouts and high fidelity graphics with Lead Artist;
• Work closely with engineers to integrate assets within tech specifications for multiple platforms;
• Rapidly iterate and develop solutions to design challenges while following creative and art direction;
• Address and integrate feedback from various departments to achieve bug-free and polished user experience;
• Assist the Art Director in any necessary duties.

• 3+ years of experience developing interactive interfaces in game engine or web-based UI editors and tools;
• At least one shipped game title;
• A Degree/Diploma in Graphic Design, Animation, Motion Graphics, or Illustration or equivalent work experience;
• An ability to translate complex information into a user-friendly layout
• Strong visual design skills (i.e., composition, layout, typography, colour theory)
• A passion for problem-solving as well as strong organizational and analytical skills;
• An obsession for getting designs to pixel perfect;
• The ability to accept direction, work well in a fast-paced environment;
• Expert knowledge of 2D art tools like Photoshop, Illustrator;

• 10 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• Hybrid working
• Training & Development