Game Artist Internship

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The Game Artist will work with a variety of team members to help design, create, implement and optimize UI assets for the video game. They are responsible for maintaining high visual fidelity, competitive aesthetics, logical menu flow, and presenting game information in a clear and understandable manner. The Senior UI artist must work with industry standard and our own proprietary tool set to ensure a high level of fit and finish to all UI elements.

Working with Producers and Game designers, the Game Artist will help design and shape the visual and functional aspects of the game’s interface needs. This may also include UI workflow optimizations and developing new techniques for visual display and information presentation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design and create high quality UI components - menus, icons, stats/inventory screens, in-game HUD elements, illustrations, vfx etc.
• Assist the UI programmer in the implementation of UI components.
• Collaborate and communicate with art directors, game designers, producers & programmers in the creation and implementation of the game UI.
• Contribute to the design of UI tools and processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Degree or diploma in Illustration, Graphic Design, Industrial Design or equivalent work experience as a User Interface artist.
• PC or online gaming industry experience. Action Game experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of user interface design across multiple media platforms ( console, web, mobile)
• Strong understanding of UX design and flow.
• Experience with mobile gaming is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and equivalent 2D authoring software.
• Extremely Strong Graphic Design skills with a focus on realism but, with the ability to create a variety of styles at high quality.
• Strong illustration skills with a focus on realism but, with the ability to create a variety of styles at high quality.
• Knowledge of 2D-2.5D motion graphic software packages (After Effects, Premier, Flash, Scaleform).
• Knowledge of one or more types of 3D modeling and animation software packages. (Maya, 3DS Max).
• Able to create quick mockups and prototypes that illustrate UI concepts.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally as well as visually.
• Able to work well under pressure and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• High capacity to learn new tools and research potential technology.
• Solid organization skills with adherence to optimization and asset management.
• A positive attitude and a desire to bring new ideas to the team.
• Strong understanding of modern culture trends within the entertainment industry with an ability to successfully apply to UI art style as needed.
• Traditional art skills and creativity a must.
• Passion for making and playing great games, with an awareness of current titles and industry trends.
• Portfolio/website demonstrating exceptional graphic and illustration design sensibilities, and attention to detail.

email your CV, results/transcripts and portfolio to jobs@techsprung.co.za

dammit

Does this position also pay 5k a month for 12 months?

Karuji

@dammit they probably forgot to add that in from the other job recruitments they seem to have copied and edited out the experience requirements in order to try and pay people next to nothing for work, which by all indications looks to be 12 months or ridiculous crunch.

dammit

@Karuji was trying to be as diplomatic as possible :P

kidult

@dammit - even 5k for this is low-balling

Karuji

@dammit, ah get that. But I honestly don't see a need for that when this is clearly exploitative. I see bullshit, and I'm calling it that, since I don't want anyone to think that this is going to be anything But something they want to avoid.