GUI Artist - 3-6 Month contract

Job Title GUI Artist - 3-6 Month contract
Job Category Art / Animation
Skills Required UI Artist
Location Midlands
Job Description GUI Artist

Our client, one of Europe’s largest independent developers across all platforms, is currently looking for an enthusiastic GUI Artist devoted to creating stylish user interfaces. The successful applicant will have graphic design experience, be self-motivated and talented, with a genuine interest in playing games.

You must have experience of creating graphical user interfaces and an awareness of best-selling games and the graphical styles they employ. Please include a link to your portfolio of examples demonstrating outstanding visuals and creativity.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with a GUI Designer to create art for 2D front-end game interfaces and ingame display HUDs
• Create both static and animating 2D elements
• Follow the GUI creation process from concept through to completion
• Rapid creation of GUI artwork prototypes
• Work to a functional and aesthetic brief, adapting to different art styles and keeping consistency with the overall game style
• Prioritise work against schedules and track assigned tasks
• Be responsive to deadlines and work well under pressure

Required Skills/Experience:

• Excellent use of Photoshop
• Skilled in GUI design and creation of graphic elements and animations
• Good core graphic design skills including layout, typography, font formats and colour
• Good understanding of composition and color theory
• Good written and verbal communication skills, willingness to accept and follow direction
• Ability to grasp new concepts and tools quickly
• A Team player, with good communication skills
• Passionate about games!

Please contact David Smith at david@gamecontractor.com if you are interested in this position. Please forward your CV in a word format.
Salary £DOE
Date posted 23/04/2012
Recruiter This job is advertised on behalf of Game Contractor using their internal reference 15284c.
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