Lead UI Artist

Who We Are

Founded in 2023 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2Ks next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. Were building a world-class team at our new Vancouver BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas technical excellence and creative collaboration. Were seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If youre interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

Were searching for a Lead UI Artist to define and drive the creative vision for our games user interface. Youll craft the look and feel of the graphic design ensuring it improves the player experience and aligns seamlessly with the games overall design. Collaborating with the Art Director Designers and Engineers youll craft visually compelling and functional interfaces that stand out.

What Youll Do

• Establish and maintain a distinct UI art style that complements the games vision.
• Design high-quality visuals from early concepts to polished assets ensuring consistency throughout.
• Lead and mentor the UI team fostering creativity and upholding high standards.
• Work with UX Designers and Engineers to integrate UI smoothly into gameplay.
• Implement designs in Unreal Engine or comparable game engines addressing technical challenges alongside Engineers.
• Create motion graphics animations and videos to support UI concepts and in-game elements.
• Introduce fresh ideas and stay ahead of modern design trends to elevate the UI.
• Lead projects with independence while ensuring alignment with production and product goals.

What Will Make You A Great Fit

• Demonstrated leadership and having shipped UI for a AAA game.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator with a portfolio that showcases outstanding UI design.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine using UMG with a strong understanding of UI architecture.
• Skilled in After Effects and Premiere for crafting animated and video-based UI assets.
• Experience leading a team setting clear goals and delivering premier results.
• Collaboration skills across art design and engineering teams.
• A deep passion for gaming and the ability to craft UI that improves the player experience.

The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between CAD $119300 and CAD $176540 per year. However base pay offered is based on market location and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates such as job-related knowledge skills experience and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company including: medical dental vision and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Companys discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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