Presentation / GUI artist // Jobs // GamesIndustry.biz

Jobs

GamesIndustry.biz Jobs Presentation / GUI artist

Job Title	Presentation / GUI artist
Job Category	Artists
Job Description	Black Rock Studio is currently looking for a Presentation / GUI artist to join the team at the Brighton-based studio. The studio, best known for award-winning titles such as the MotoGP series on Xbox 360 and PC and the multi-million selling ATV Offroad Fury 3 & 4, is currently developing ‘Pure’ on Xbox 360 & PS3, as well as an additional original IP racing game and is looking for talented and passionate racing game enthusiasts to join the teams on these innovative projects. Key Skills / responsibilities: • Make a significant direct contribution to the creation of UI / HUD design and all round game wrapping for a New-Gen AAA racing game. Create and implement elements from design through to completion. • Work with Pre-visualisation department on rapidly producing visual UI and HUD prototype concepts. • Mock-up screens and create Flash prototype UI flows to demonstrate design concepts. • Generate cutting edge, both static 2D and motion graphic design elements. • Create and design final 2D /3D art as required for game wrapper. • Perform special projects as assigned. Essential Requirements: • 2+ Years games industry experience or equivalent industry e.g. Web Design or Broadcast. • Solid understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, graphic design, and motion graphics and ability to demonstrate strong illustration and layout skills • Art/design background required • Ability to demonstrate strong understanding of user interface design principles as applicable to video games or other related field [e.g. web design – DVD interface] • Adaptable working with different art styles • Ability to work effectively with minimal levels of guidance • Solid knowledge of all relevant software used in production and post-production. Must have experience of Flash & Action Script, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects as a minimum requirement. • Good written and verbal communication skills • Ability and willingness to accept and follow direction, and to collaborate productively within a multi disciplined team environment • A reel demonstrating outstanding visual and technical ability • Must be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure. • Must be a passionate, enthusiastic, self-driven and a talented individual, with a genuine interest in playing games. • Task driven with excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and schedule your own work How to apply: - Please email your resume to jobs@distudios.net About Black Rock Studio: Black Rock Studio, formerly known as Climax Racing, was established in early 2000 with the goal of becoming the industry's premier racing studio. The studio now employs more than 100. Using its proprietary render engine and PACE physics libraries, the studio has become experienced at producing triple-A, critically acclaimed racing titles in very competitive development times. Climax Racing was acquired by Disney Interactive Studios in October 2006 and re-named Black Rock Studio in July 2007. About Disney Interactive: Disney Interactive Studios is the interactive division of the Walt Disney Company. We develop, publish, market and distribute a broad portfolio of multi-platform next-generation video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. Our family of studios includes Fall Line and Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City, and Propaganda Games in Vancouver and of course the Brighton Studio in the UK. Come and upgrade your career with one of the world’s largest entertainment companies.
Location	Central / seafront, UK & Europe, England, South East, Brighton
Salary	Łexcellent+v.good benefits package
Date posted	07/05/2008