UI Artist

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as a UI Artist to contribute to the evolution of Warframe's user interface. Collaborate with a team of designers and programmers to design, implement, and polish UI elements. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally within AAA game development. You will need a strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX fundamentals and proficiency in design tools like Adobe XD or Figma. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities. Digital Extremes offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• A minimum 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally with experience from AAA game development or equivalent
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong UI/UX fundamentals, screen layout, and iconography design
• Proven experience collaborating with UI programmers and conveying clear, actionable design feedback
• Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD or Figma , with the ability to create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visual layouts for in-game interfaces
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with Jira , Basecamp , and Perforce version control
• Experience creating game-ready UI assets optimized for performance
• Exceptional design problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and navigate complex systems independently
• Strong grasp of design principles , including color theory, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
• Highly self-motivated , detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities and iterative workflows
• Strong organizational and technical troubleshooting abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively give and receive constructive feedback, as well as clearly convey design concepts and ideas to internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project
• Passion for video games and a strong interest in player experience

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the UI Art Lead, Principal UI Artist, game designers, and UI programmers to design, implement, and polish UI elements that align with Warframe’s established visual identity and adhere to its technical constraints
• Contribute to the evolution of the game's interface by helping define new visual styles where needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience Playing Warframe
• Experience with Lua scripting
• Knowledge of Flash animation techniques
• Familiarity with working in game engines
• Experience creating FX and materials specifically for UI
• Proficiency in Blender or other 3D software
• Background in motion design and animation principles (After Effects)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises