UI Artist

Salary: $48,000 - $55,000 annually

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you

Position: UI Artist (Mobile Game)
Report to: Art Lead & Team Lead
Department: ZQ Game

Game Style: Simulation & Strategy Mobile Game
Hiring Level: Experienced
Contract length: Permanent with 3-month probation
Workplace: At Office

**_ Hiring Processes:_**

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;
2. Art Test;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;
**_ Job Responsibilities:_**
1. Responsible for the GUI design of art center projects, familiar with the UNITY engine, and able to independently complete the UI integration and reconstruction work within the game.

2. Coordinate the progress and quality of GUI work in projects to ensure smooth completion of tasks.

3. Understand user requirements and design interfaces that align with user habits and preferences.

4. Conduct visual and interaction iterations based on product business requirements, establish, maintain, and update design standards to ensure consistent user experience.

5. Stay informed about industry design trends, analyze competitors, study the aesthetic preferences of target users, optimize existing products, participate in new product development, and continuously enhance the user experience to achieve excellence.

6. Willing to share experiences and help achieve visual breakthroughs in product design.

7. Perform other related tasks;
**_ Requirements:_**

1. Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field of online game art, with involvement in at least one complete game development project.

2. Possess extensive practical experience in creative design and a strong foundation in art, demonstrating excellent artistic appreciation and the ability to discern game art. Have unique expressions and aesthetic sensibilities in graphics, layout, color, and illustration.

3. Deep understanding of GUI/UE design theories, methods, and processes, with keen insights into industry trends.

4. Able to comprehend the role and significance of GUI/UE in game development, with a certain level of understanding of the work processes of game design and programming. Capable of effectively collaborating with game designers and programmers for project development.

5. Demonstrate project planning and teamwork skills, effective communication abilities, strong sense of responsibility, ability to handle project pressures, and the capacity to independently solve complex project issues and challenges. Embrace innovation.

Bonus Points:
Proficiency in using After Effects (AE) or other software for UI motion graphics production.

Experience with AI tool like midjourney/nijijourney/stable diffusion etc.

What We Offer:

- Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
- Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
- Dependent/Child Benefits.
- Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
- Paid Statutory holidays.
- RRSP matching after 1 year.
- Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
- Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

- On-site car and bike parking.
- Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
- On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
- On-Site Gym.
- Casual Dress Code.
- Gifts for employee's children.
- Snacks and drinks provided.
- Festival Bonus/Gifts.
- Referral Bonuses.