UI Designer needed in South Florida
Interested in working in sunny south Florida where the weather is great year round? We're Darkside Game Studios and we're located in Coral Springs, about 30 minutes north or Miami and about 15 minutes away from Ft. Lauderdale. We offer a fun working environment, great weather, beautiful beaches, competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401K. Oh, and we live in Florida, no state income tax.
Darkside is seeking an experienced User Interface Designer to design and implement exciting interfaces for games that users can intuitively navigate. Candidate should show a strong understanding of interface design, flow and usability with a strong knowledge of design conventions across multiple platforms. Candidates should be able to work both independently and within a team environment on multiple projects. Candidate should submit a portfolio, examples or links of their best UI works. Experience working on a variety of gaming platforms is recommended. (Android, iOS, Console, PC, Web).
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conceptualizes 2D/3D data-set UI
· Creates 2D/3D assets
· Ability to create 2d icons, UI, HUD, Visual FX. 3d asset creation is a plus.
· Competently assists in design of UI flow and function
· Integrates assets into game
· Apply and maintain a consistent art style throughout the entire project interface.
· Works with Tech. Programmers and Game Designers to conceptualize and prototype interface functionality, look and feel.
· Create conceptual wireframes, user flow diagrams, and high-fidelity prototypes to solidify design direction and plans.
· Identify priorities and gaps in current designs, and contribute/iterate creative solutions.
· Maintain familiarity with the game’s user interface design—both the live product and upcoming expansions.
· Provide artwork to support team-wide project communication and vision.
· Communicate designs in a technical manner for programmer implementation
Experience/Skills:
· 2-4 years of industry experience
· Proficiency with Flash, Photoshop ,Illustrator or similar software. Working knowledge in Maya/MAX and/or other 3D software package is a plus.
· Thorough understanding of digital/traditional and Graphic art techniques
· Thorough understanding of UI flow and function design
· Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively
· Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
Please submit cover letter, resume and reels (online preferred) with samples of your professional work along with a breakdown of your specific contributions to jobs@darksidegames.com - please list “UI Designer” in the subject line.
Darkside is seeking an experienced User Interface Designer to design and implement exciting interfaces for games that users can intuitively navigate. Candidate should show a strong understanding of interface design, flow and usability with a strong knowledge of design conventions across multiple platforms. Candidates should be able to work both independently and within a team environment on multiple projects. Candidate should submit a portfolio, examples or links of their best UI works. Experience working on a variety of gaming platforms is recommended. (Android, iOS, Console, PC, Web).
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conceptualizes 2D/3D data-set UI
· Creates 2D/3D assets
· Ability to create 2d icons, UI, HUD, Visual FX. 3d asset creation is a plus.
· Competently assists in design of UI flow and function
· Integrates assets into game
· Apply and maintain a consistent art style throughout the entire project interface.
· Works with Tech. Programmers and Game Designers to conceptualize and prototype interface functionality, look and feel.
· Create conceptual wireframes, user flow diagrams, and high-fidelity prototypes to solidify design direction and plans.
· Identify priorities and gaps in current designs, and contribute/iterate creative solutions.
· Maintain familiarity with the game’s user interface design—both the live product and upcoming expansions.
· Provide artwork to support team-wide project communication and vision.
· Communicate designs in a technical manner for programmer implementation
Experience/Skills:
· 2-4 years of industry experience
· Proficiency with Flash, Photoshop ,Illustrator or similar software. Working knowledge in Maya/MAX and/or other 3D software package is a plus.
· Thorough understanding of digital/traditional and Graphic art techniques
· Thorough understanding of UI flow and function design
· Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively
· Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change
Please submit cover letter, resume and reels (online preferred) with samples of your professional work along with a breakdown of your specific contributions to jobs@darksidegames.com - please list “UI Designer” in the subject line.