NETDEVIL
Position Title: UI Designer
Location: NetDevil-Louisville / Denver, CO
Taleo Req Number: 337
Webpage: http://www.netdevil.com/employment/
Description
NetDevil is at the forefront of game innovation and has grown to over 100 people in its 12 year history.
From the space combat MMOG, Jumpgate Evolution, to the highly anticipated LEGO Universe MMOG; our company’s passion for launching to new heights of creativity can be experienced in everything we do.
Denver, Colorado provides an incredible variety of year round recreation and entertainment within easy reach of our studio. Skiing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting and many other activities are all available at a cost of living that is a fraction of either coast. It’s no wonder Louisville, Colorado was voted the #1 place to live in 2009 by MONEY Magazine.
If you want to join a fun environment where we play as hard as we work and think you have what it takes to be a part of one of the most innovative MMO development studios in the world; come be a part of NetDevil.
This position will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing the 2D visual assets for the LEGO Universe video game. This includes the in-game interface, front-end, title websites and print collateral.
Essential Functions:
- Must study design constantly
- Responsible for designing and producing all UI and 2D visual assets for video games
- Responsible for designing and producing all 2D/Print and promotional material for video games
- Will assist in creating the documentation necessary to maintain and describe all processes and procedures used in creating the visuals and technology for the user interface
- Must be an active participant in a bi-monthly Art Team meeting discussing Art related issues to productivity, process, work flow and quality
- Must be an effective listener, able to resolve problems, empathic and decisive
- Must participate in game play test sessions.
- Position reports to Art Director
Abilities:
- Must have high graphic design skills
- Must be able to produce motion graphics or flash animated graphics
- Must be able to assess risks
- Must be able to anticipate art related requirements from design documentation
- Must be able to take responsibility for decisions and actions
- Proven Oral & Written Communications Skills
- Proven Organizational and Analytical skills
Superior Knowledge:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- HTML or Dreamweaver
- Flash
Functional knowledge in following a big plus:
- MAYA or 3DSMax
- After Effects
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Version Control Software
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have an art degree or equivalent work experience
- Must have strong people skills
- Must be willing to relocate to Denver, CO area for full-time employment
Salary based on experience; 401k, health insurance, and other benefits provided
