User Interface Artist

Bloomsix is looking for the greatest people in the field to build one of the biggest launches in iPhone history. We are continually looking for ways to improve our operation, innovate and outsmart the industry . If you have what it takes to work in a company that listens to its employees, doesn't settle for second best and has a great vision for the future of gaming, submit your application today.

Job Overview

You will be responsible for creating all artwork, animations and transitions of the user interface to facilitate intuitive navigation of the game. Game projects include both touch and non-touch interfaces.

• Research the game design document to develop a greater understanding of the game flow and the vision of the game
• Collaborate with the programmers to assist in the implementation process of the user interface
• Find solutions to increase easy navigation between the different game menus and make the game user-friendly
• Design the graphic elements of the interfaces and menus
• Animate the graphic elements of the interfaces and menus
• Verify the user interface after implementation and make any neccesary improvements to ensure the final user interface is working as intended

Requirements

• Exceptional Flash and Photoshop skills
• 3-5 years experience with mobile games, 2d graphics and 2d animation (Raster art)
• Nuanced understanding of user interface design, user experience design and typography
• Self-motivated - requires minimal direction, can execute the vision for the user interface until completion and commit to deadlines
• Good communication skills - able to address and solve issues as soon as they arise to prevent escalation
• Deadline oriented - being able to manage and organize work in order to meet all the deadlines and possess the agility required to adjust when changes occur
• An exceptional understanding of form, shape, color theory, structure, and silhouette
• Foundation in the traditional arts
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Discipline to work remotely

Submission Guidelines

Please submit your resume, cover letter and demo reel/portfolio (preferably online) to jobs@bloomsix.com. Include a specific list of your contributions and how much time it took to create. Send only your best work and include examples of:

• Outstanding 2d design and layout skills
• Working to a consistent level of polish
• An ability to create a diverse range of artistic styles
• Ability to create polished animated raster graphics
• Any supplemental materials demonstrating skills relevant to this position