UI Artist

Posted Nov 1

Description

We’re FuturLab, the award-winning game studio behind PowerWash Simulator, the Velocity series, Peaky Blinders Mastermind, and many more awesome games.

We’re looking for a dynamic UI Artist to come and join our team making an array of amazing video game experiences! You can either work remotely or based out of our sunny seaside office in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture, check out the Life at FuturLab page (www.futurlab.co.uk/life-at-futurlab) for reasons why you’d love working here!

As a UI Artist you will have an opportunity to contribute to the highly successful world of PowerWash Simulator, you’ll also be looking at a variety of other games and supporting various teams within the business. Your day to day will involve using your graphic design skills, creating and implementing new polished and inviting user interface visuals, supporting pre-existing UI styles and working closely with the Lead UI Artist and Art Director.

Even if you don't have all the skills and experience listed but still have the passion, unbridled enthusiasm, distinctive ideas, and fearless audacity like us, then please apply and get in touch as we’d love to hear from you!

Please note that we are only able to employ those who are both a UK resident and/or have a valid UK work permit.

Requirements

  • Relevant game UI design experience via an online portfolio showing great graphic design, typography, and iconography ability.
  • Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator and Unity.
  • Experience of taking a game’s user interface from concept through to final game ready artwork in Unity.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with teams across more than one project.
  • An understanding of UI/UX best practices.
  • Ability to match existing styles, as well as creating exciting new visual directions.

Desirable

  • Experience shipping games on consoles.
  • Motion graphics.
  • 2D art skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Performance related bonus.
  • Annual salary reviews based on your performance.
  • Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (No weekends, No overtime, No Crunch!)
  • Opportunity to work from anywhere in the UK!
  • Opportunities to attend and speak at gaming events/conferences.
  • Free game codes, game swag and merchandise.
  • 21 days annual leave + 9 Bank Holidays, which includes our very own FuturLab Bank Holiday!
  • 2 Duvet Days. (No questions asked)
  • Extra day off for your birthday.
  • Studio closure over the Christmas period.
  • Bike2work scheme.
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave.
  • Enhanced Sick Pay.
  • Enhanced Pension.
  • Private Healthcare.
  • Remote therapy service through Spill.
  • Eye tests & standard glasses for display work.
  • Discounted gym membership.
  • Paid training and volunteer days per year to work on your personal development.
  • Amazing offices with a great culture. E.g. Friday fun drinks. (Wine-d down Fridays we call them), Regular social activities, Free fresh fruit, Free iced treats in the Summer and Free locally roasted, Small Batch Coffee and Specialty Teas!

Next steps: Take that leap of faith - we can reassure you that you’ll be a part of something very special. Our people shape our culture: We offer a supportive and relaxing working environment that values Trust, Creativity, Camaraderie, and most of all you!

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process as required, please add any adjustment requests to your application.