Lead UI Artist - Warcraft Arclight Rumble
Company: Blizzard Entertainment
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Team Name:
Mobile
Job Title:
Lead UI Artist - Warcraft Arclight Rumble
Requisition ID:
R013428
Job Description:
As a Lead UI Artist, you will primarily be responsible for guiding
a crew of UI Artists and UX Designers toward creating visually
appealing and thoughtfully crafted UI interfaces for Warcraft
Arclight Rumble, the new mobile title just released. You should
possess an excellent understanding of material rendering, and
lighting, and have a strong sense of timing for animating UI
elements. This role would be well suited for an artist that
understands the hand-painted texturing aesthetic of World of
Warcraft and can apply that knowledge of form, silhouette, and
composition by guiding artists through regular feedback. This role
is a split between people management and individual art
contributions to the project. The Lead UI artist will help grow and
mentor our current UI team while maintaining a high-quality
standard for all assets delivered by the UI group.
Responsibilities
Lead a small team of UI artists and UX designers towards creating
compelling hand-painted UI screens
Work closely with the Art Director and Game Director to deliver UI
that creates compelling player moments while raising the artistic
quality standard for the UI team
Provide regular feedback and review of UI Artist's work
Collaborate with UX designers, game designers, and UI engineers to
build appealing and intuitive interfaces
Create and maintain UI workflows that help improve efficiency,
adding to and maintaining a UI style guide, and documenting the
process as it is created.
Work closely with recruiting to hire UI talent for the team and
onboard/offboard artists to and from the project
Required Qualifications
Strong proficiency in artistic fundamentals, appealing design, and
interesting animation
A portfolio that displays proven ability to illustrate hand-painted
UI using digital content creation tools
Excellent communication skills, as this is a very collaborative
role
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading UI artists, managing reports, and developing the
skills of those artists
UI implementation experience in Unity
Previous shipped mobile game experience
Strong familiarity with the Warcraft universe
Required Application Materials
Resume
Cover Letter
Portfolio: Please include any examples of game projects you've
worked on, either independently or professionally
Covid-19 Hiring Update: We've transitioned to a work-from-home
model, and we're continuing to interview and hire during this time.
This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand
each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to
explore possible interim options.
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our
employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and
perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We've
worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative
environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training
and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything.
Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are
dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment
experiences---ever. Join us!
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