UI Technical Artist - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - Piranha Games Inc.

Piranha Games Inc.
Piranha Games Inc.
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

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OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE:


WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH PGI:

  • Flexible Schedules & Remote Working Arrangements
  • Peoplefocused Events & Initiatives
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Create and design animated UI visual effects that adhere with the art direction and gameplay.
  • Integrate said UI animated visual effects in the game using Unreal engine.
  • Assist in ensuring workflows and pipelines are on track for efficient asset integration.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with Game Designers, Artists and Engineers to bring the game UI to life.
  • Have a solid knowledge of how current PC/Console games flow and function.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree in relevant discipline, or a combination of education and relevant experience
  • 3+ experience as a Technical Artist working on PC/Console games.
  • Extensive knowledge in Unreal engine and proficient in using tools and features for art production.
  • Extensive knowledge in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Indepth understanding of combatbased UI elements and player requirements.
  • Understanding of different gaming platform limitations and requirements.
  • Solid understanding of basic UI design methodologies and practices.
  • Experience designing and creating game Heads-UpDisplays (HUDs).
  • Passion for video games and solid knowledge of different game genres across all platforms.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.

BONUS POINT:


  • Knowledge of game development systems including BluePrint and scripting.
Piranha Games is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Formal education is not always required. All team members are hand-picked because they are skilled in their individual fields, immensely creative and hard workers. We hire avid gamers and mold them to the standards we believe make amazing products.

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