UI Artist - London, UK

Winkel Operations logo
Posted 03 October 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineArt
Reference18115
Contact NameJordan Langley

Job description

We’re working with Winkel to find a UI Artist to join their team. Winkel is a Central London start-up with a clear strategy to develop and publish hyper-casual mobile games. Comprised of an industry-experienced team, they have started from scratch with no pre-conditions, no baggage and no boundaries!

Your responsibilities will include...
  • Design and help implement UI elements for Skill Cash mini games and original casual games, art for menu systems, HUDs, icons, and popups
  • Ability to work from predefined UX flows, or create more basic flows independently
  • Create art from idea to implementation, including sketches, first drafts and in app iterations. Proactively polish and refine art during the implementation stage
  • Collaborate with programmers, designers, and product managers
  • Work from a brief and match the existing art direction

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...
  • 3+ years of experience in mobile game development, preferably having recent experience in working in a small team
  • At least one shipped title where you were responsible for UI art from idea to implementation
  • Ability to take designs from wireframes to production
  • Strong understanding of layout, typography, and colour theory
  • Experience with Unity, preferably with an understanding of particles and animation systems
  • An understanding of the limitations on mobile, including designing for various screen sizes and notches
  • An understanding of UX design principles

Desired but not essential...
  • Logo design experience
  • 3D art experience

The perks and benefits o offer from Winkel include a bonus scheme and private healthcare with Vitality, team social and wellness activities and gym membership.