{HIRING NOW} (Full-Time) UX/UI GAME ARTIST In-Studio (Pittsburgh, PA)
Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.
Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?
If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!
SENIOR UX/UI GAME ARTIST POSITION
We are seeking a talented Senior UX/UI Game Artist to join our dynamic team and contribute to an array of exciting projects, from online worlds and handheld games to themed interactive attractions. Team collaboration and self-directed efficiency are key qualities we value.
Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced team environment, balancing user experience needs, artistic challenges, and technical implementation throughout game development. You'll need to adhere to schedules and consistently meet milestones while delivering precise and user-friendly interface designs that cater to diverse styles within the media.
A strong portfolio showcasing UX documentation you’ve created or contributed to, including flowcharts and visual communication methods, is essential. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and game engines to develop functional and navigable game UI and menu systems is required. You'll collaborate closely with designers and game engineers to ensure seamless communication and implementation of these systems in-game.
EXPECTATIONS OF A SENIOR ROLE AT SCHELL GAMES:
You are an expert in your discipline and share your knowledge with the studio. You have formed strong relationships inside and outside of the studio that allow you to leverage your expertise for the greatest impact. You think strategically about your craft and contribute heavily to your
discipline community. You can be relied upon by your department leadership to represent your craft discipline.
You consistently build highly productive relationships by respecting your team members and clients, while effectively giving and addressing feedback. You set a high bar for delivery and hold others accountable, leveling up your team. You do this by demonstrating humility and empathy, building others' trust in you, and defaulting to trusting others. You maintain composure in the face of change and challenges.
You are deeply familiar with development methodologies and best practices. You identify and help improve faulty processes. You help solve problems. You drive consensus and move your projects toward their goals. You recognize and build off others' contributions.
Others consistently look to you as a leader (whether or not you are formally in that role). You quickly resolve conflicts, involving yourself or among others. You use empathy to seek understanding and common ground. You are a prime example to others of what a member of your discipline should be, and you actively promote those values. You respect and empathize with your colleagues and clients.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous industry experience equivalent to 8+ years in UX/UI development for game titles or applications
- Display excellent communication skills, both verbal and visual (flowcharts, experience beats vis storyboard, etc)
- Portfolio of work must be available for review
- Examples of UX documentation of experience flows and UI wireframes
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator
- Flexibility with adoption of art styles and direction is critical
- Work that shows the creation of game assets that fit into a common theme
- Demonstrate competency in UI implementation in at least one game engine (Unity or Unreal preferred)
- UMG or Canvas based approaches to UI implementation should be represented
- Ability to be self-directed and work across both Design and Art (report to both Design and Art Directors)
DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Concept art foundational skills
- Previous work with VR applications/Products
- Previous work with Location Based Experiences/Products
- Examples of UX flow in presentation format or in software like Figma, Adobe XD, etc.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
- BS/BA/BFA degree in graphic design, fine arts, visual communication, HCI, or similar
DEI COMMITMENT:
Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “Diversity makes us strong” is more than just something we say. We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self. Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players. We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture. Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.
Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.