Burbank, CA, USA
3 days ago
UI/UX Artist
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent.  We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
PERKS & BENEFITSUnlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base PlanLife Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & MoreCatered Lunches & Well-stocked KitchensYoga & Wellness ActivitiesHappy HoursCompany Events
The UX/UI Designer will be responsible for designing and building user-friendly and intuitive wireframes, creating appealing icons and game assets, and providing clear UI style guides for our mobile games. This unique position requires a creative, talented and motivated individual to collaborate with multiple disciplines to create the next set of great Disney and Pixar licensed games. To successfully execute the role, the candidate must work closely within the art and design teams to define and implement wireframes and flows through out product development. This person must establish and maintain UI best practices for games, and ensure product consistency on multiple device specs. This person will also help develop and create clear and attractive buttons, icons and other UI elements in a wide variety of styles to support monetization and gameplay. As a UX/UI Artist, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of internal game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations. The candidate will partner with the Art Director/Lead to define the most appropriate tools, methods and approaches for the project. This person will also work directly with Engineers to ensure artworks is accurately and consistently represented in game.RESPONSIBILITIESDesign mock-ups, wireframes and storyboards to support the flow of the gameBuild and create game assets such as icons, buttons, widgets, logos and other UI elementsCollaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of animations and presentation across multiple device typesCreate clear and in-depth documentation and style guides for new titlesAssist production with decks and presentationsParticipate in visual critiques and brainstormsResearch industry standards and develop new pipelines and workflowsQUALIFICATIONS3-5 years of practical art/design experience work in interactive media and/or mobile gamesGraphic Design skills: sketching, wireframing and storyboarding abilities on paper and screenSolid understanding of UI design best practices and interaction design fundamentalsA strong understanding of UI conventions and challenges for the mobile and other emerging platformsAbility to translate flowcharts and wireframes into fun, usable, visually polished UI systemsExpert knowledge in Illustrator and PhotoshopExperience working in UnityProficiency in prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Invision, Framer or comparable softwareBA/BS degree in related fieldSolid understanding of art and visual design principles and techniques regarding 2D, 3D, animation, layout, color theory, and lightingOutstanding creativity and drive; excellent written and oral communication skillsAble to multi-task like a proStrong organizational and analytical skillsSense of humor and a positive, enthusiastic attitudeAbility to take directionSelf-starter, reliable, and passionate about their workEye for detail with a clear understanding of the big pictureTeam player who understands the value of regular and effective communicationPassion for video games a must!NICE TO HAVEAnimation/VFX experience Affinity for Disney/PixarExtensive knowledge of fonts and logosIn compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $85,000 — $112,000 salary per year.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSIONWe believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITYJam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.
The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.
Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
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