Now Hiring: User Interface Artist

We’re currently expanding our team and are looking for self-motivated and enthusiastic people with a talent and passion for advancing the artistic medium of Interface design! Graphite Lab is seeking a versatile, intelligent User Interface Artist with a range of experience in designing and building interfaces for games, websites and mobile applications.

Our UI Artists are responsible for developing well-designed, intuitive, and attractive interfaces for our projects. Their efforts ensure that each game or application we produce is easy to navigate and enjoyable to interact with.

Responsibilities

Work with artists, programmers, and producers to understand project goals and build intelligent interfaces that support those goals.
Prepare visual concepts and mockups of interfaces for games, web and mobile.
Build upon visual concepts, taking them into final designs for games, web and mobile.
Work within a team of artists, designers, and programmers to produce complete work.

Required Skills

Excellent understanding of composition, layout, color theory, and typography.
Strong understanding of icon and identity design.
Advanced knowledge of flash and flash animation for interfaces.
Expert using Photoshop and Illustrator to create both bitmap and vector graphics.
Ability to interpret game and website visions and translate ideas into visual designs and interfaces.
Understanding of current mobile design trends and limitations.
Comfortable multitasking and managing several different initiatives at once, while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to analyze workload, accurately predict turnaround time, and keep management informed of status and changes.
Ability to work independently with little direction, keeping management informed of status and changes.
Strong verbal and written ability to communicate.

Bonus Skills

Strong traditional art skills.
Experience working with ActionScript 3.0.
Possess motion design skills and familiarity animating in After Effects and/or Flash.
Unparalleled love and passion for games!

How to Apply

Send an email with the subject “User Interface Applicant | [Your Name]” to info@graphitelab.com.

Write a brief cover letter / introduction in the body of the email, including a summary of your work experience and your interest in working with GLI.
Attach a resume (DOC / PDF / Weblink) including work experience, education and significant achievements in past roles.