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UI Artist (Contract)
Romero Games
Job Summary
Join Romero Games as we develop John Romero’s next First Person Shooter in partnership with a major publisher! This is an unprecedented opportunity to join a thriving independent development studio and work on a high-profile title that will be played by millions of gamers worldwide.
We are looking for an experienced UI Artist with a keen eye for detail, who has 3+ years experience working with exciting and dynamic UI in the Unreal engine, with at least 1 published title (ideally AAA). You’ll be part of a small team helping to bring the game’s UI vision to life.
Note: This is a contract position for one year for candidates who are based in a European timezone.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and create vibrant UI elements to help guide the player through the game
- Enhance usability and the user experience
- Work closely with the design and tech team to ensure all levels of accessibility features are fully catered for
- Create visually stunning static and animated UI elements
- Collaborate with Art Lead/Director, Game Designers and Programmers to create and work on visual guidelines to reinforce and support the overall game vision
Required Qualifications / Skills
- A portfolio showing UI that has taken a game to the next level
- Experienced in Unreal Engine (preferably UE5), Adobe Suite
- Proficient with UI/UX prototyping tools, such as Proto.io, Sketch, Figma or others
- Full understanding of game workflows and pipelines
- A desire to learn new techniques and technologies
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the games industry with at least one shipped title (excluding academic projects)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with version control systems like Perforce
- Ability to think beyond the Unreal Engine’s UMG system
- Passion for first person shooters
Benefits & Compensation
- Vacation: Five weeks vacation per year + 10 national holidays. Extra vacation days after 5 and 10 years of service.
- Hybrid Working: Flexible working hours, including work-from-home and remote work.
- Fertility Leave: For employees undergoing IVF treatment, surrogacy or other forms of fertility treatment, two days per cycle for recovery or travel.
- Life-Friendly Policies: Support for personal life needs such as childcare, eldercare, or pet care appointments.
- Compassionate Leave / Bereavement: Paid time off during bereavement for immediate family, including loss of pregnancy or surrogate pregnancy.
- Parental Leave and Support: Fully paid maternity and paternity leave and flexible work hours.
- Social Events: Regular social events including pub nights (online and offline), holiday parties, barbecues, and conferences with accommodation and travel covered.
- Expert Speakers: Monthly insider expert seminars with renowned creators such as John Carmack, Rhianna Pratchett, Warren Spector, David Brevik, Harvey Smith, Josh Sawyer, and more.
Application Process
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Send Us Your CV to: jobs@romerogames.com
