Senior UI Artist

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Snowed In Studios Full time

Snowed in Studios is a game development studio based in Ottawa, Canada. As part of Keywords Studios' Create service line, we provide programming, art and design support to some of the most important and exciting games being made today. You'll have the chance to make a global impact, working in a studio known for shipping some of the most prestigious household names in gaming.

Employee satisfaction is at the top of our priority list. We understand that you work your best when you're happy. This is why we were recognized as one of the Top 10 Places to Work in Ottawa and one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by

We are currently looking add Senior User Interface Artists to our already amazing team. As a "Snowmie" artist, you will use your creative skills to help our client studios to bring their games to realization.

You will use your passion for games, insatiable curiosity, and versatility to work on a variety of projects and across all aspects of game development. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

Some of the cool stuff you'll be doing:

  • Working closely with client studios to bring their games to realization
  • Work with UX designers to supplement designs and create beautiful art assets to specification
  • Create and follow art style guides for user interfaces and marketing art
  • Provide constructive feedback to teammates
  • Format, optimize and export assets for integration
  • Work with designers and developers in engine to implement UI screens and components accurately
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to realize and iterate on visual development of interfaces, assets and marketing art
  • Building a solid relationship with your game development peers in-house and around the world
  • Supporting your team mates to accomplish goals

What you'll bring to the table:

  • 5+ years professional experience in game UI or interactive graphic design.
  • Shipped game title(s)
  • Experience working directly with external clients
  • Ability to match and work in multiple art styles with little iteration and the ability assist other to do so
  • Strong portfolio of relevant work experience showcasing a variety of art styles
  • Expert knowledge of industry-standard vector art, design and collaboration software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After effects, XD), Figma, Miro, etc.
  • Experience with game engines such as Unity 3D and Unreal Engine
  • Senior level UI graphics skills and expert understanding of the art and design fundamentals (colour theory, layout, padding etc.)
  • Understanding of edge cases, and knock-on effects and development cost of design ideas
  • Problem-solving skills
  • College diploma or bachelor's degree in interactive design, graphic design, game development or equivalent experience

Bonus points

  • UX design skills
  • Experience with scripts and/or Unreal blueprints
  • Motion design and animation experience
  • VFX experience

What's in it for you?

  • The chance to work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of work
  • Comprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.
  • Generous leave policies including 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days.
  • We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24/7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.
  • RRSP Matching and Employee Stock Purchase Programs
  • Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON
  • A dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie, nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.
  • The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
  • A sweet Snowed In Studios hoodie

Additional Information:

  • Primary Working Language: English
  • Salary Range: $90,000 to $100,000

Snowed In Studios is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please let us know of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Snowed In
Location: Americas, Canada, Ontario
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid

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