Lead UI Artist

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Who We Are:

At 31st Union we are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art united by our core values and inspired by a culture of inclusivity to build amazing games that thrill players everywhere. We pursue growth and innovation in an environment of safety and trust. Our culture is built on the belief that the more varied voices in our collective will strengthen our team and our games.  We are looking for our next teammate who will raise our bar and make us better.

What We Need:

We’re looking for a Lead UI Artist to join our team and help us craft the future of online multiplayer gaming. As a Lead UI Artist you’ll be responsible for the look and feel of the UI Art in our game. You’ll own and drive the UI art for features working closely with designers producers engineers and more. We’re a studio that values autonomy and self-drive in developers who are empowered to do the best work of their careers. If this is you let’s talk!

What You’ll Do: 

• Innovate the standard for AAA UI presentation.

• Mentor and grow the team to produce AAA quality UI art and visuals.

• Work with Game & UX-Designers to rapidly concept iterate and produce assets throughout all stages of development from pre-viz to in-engine implementation of game-ready assets and into polish.

• Organize artistic efforts through leadership approvals iteration and cross-functional implementation with occasional assistance from Production & Leadership.

• Own the development and vision for the UI Art Style ensuring consistency in its implementation.

• Set the standard and follow through for UI Art best practices and workflows to improve team effectiveness.

• Strategically look into tooling to elevate the quality of UI deliverables and improve workflow within the UI team.

• Constantly seeks to grow self and open to growing and mentoring others

What Will Make You A Great Fit:

• Deep understanding of high-quality interactive entertainment UI design

• Strong leadership organization and communication skills

• Proficient in prototyping and design tools (Figma Adobe XD Photoshop Illustrator)

• Experience with game engines UI systems and production pipelines

• Skilled in scripting motion graphics/animation with 3D as a plus

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $123200 and $182360 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 employees in regular roles may also include other elements including a bonus and/or equity awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an ~at-will position~ and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

31st Union prides itself on the diversity of its team members partners and communities.  For this reason we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship from recruitment and hiring through compensation benefits discipline and termination.  This means that employment at 31st Union depends on your substantive ability objective qualifications and work ethic – not on your age race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) height weight religion creed color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender (including gender identity and expression) alienage or citizenship status transgender military or veteran status physical or mental disability (actual or perceived) medical condition AIDS/HIV denial of family and medical care leave genetic information predisposition or carrier status pregnancy status childbirth breastfeeding (or related medical conditions) marital status or registered domestic partner status political activity or affiliation status as a victim of domestic violence sexual assault or stalking arrest record or taking or requesting statutorily protected leaves or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process to perform their essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.  Please contact us if you need to request a reasonable accommodation.

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What We Do

2K is headquartered in Novato California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005 2K Games is a global video game company publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms include Visual Concepts Firaxis Hangar 13 CatDaddy Cloud Chamber 31st Union and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres including sports shooters action role-playing strategy casual and family entertainment. Our team of engineers marketers artists writers data scientists producers thinkers and doers are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K 2K PGA Battleborn BioShock Borderlands The Quarry The Darkness Mafia Sid Meier’s Civilization Marvel’s Midnight Suns WWE 2K and XCOM. At 2K we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K we encourage you to apply!

Why Work With Us

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We push ourselves creatively to do the best work of our careers. We’re direct open and you’ll probably meet some new best friends – along with their dogs – sitting nearby. In short it’s kinda awesome.

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