Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Experienced UI Artist - £DOE - Midlands - iOS

Location: Midlands
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Platforms: iOS

Notes: All applicants MUST be eligible to work in the European Union.

This Midlands based independent studio has helped create and build some of the biggest game franchises in games over the past 16 years.

Over the last three years, they have developed and self-published nine games on the iOS and Android Stores, all brand-new IPs, achieving worldwide features and fantastic chart success, Metacritic and player ratings.

Their games have been downloaded by over 9 million people so far, with repeated success in reaching #1 ‘All Apps’ in multiple territories.

Position Overview:
• This position involves designing and creating 2D Artwork and Graphics for our Games.
• Creating In game and UI elements for primarily iOS and Android platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
• Working with the Development team to design and implement focussed, practical solutions within a realistic time frame.
• Design Icons and logos within the style constraints of the product.
• Work efficiently and at a speed representative of the platform.
• To be responsible for all 2D Art aspects of any given project
• Be able to create all levels of Art from palette controlled pixel sprites up to hi resolution Marketing Assets.

Skills and Experience:
• Excellent 2D background, including ideally pixel work.
• Use of Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Willing to work with Engineers to work within the technical limitations of the platform.
• The ability to draught out a variety of concepts styles at speed to fit within the design constraints before game assets are created.


Is this your next role? Then please send your CV to [contact details removed] or contact me on the details below:

Claire Ramshaw - [contact details removed]
Senior Art Consultant
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] Skype: claire.ramshaw.opm
Twitter: OPMCREATIVE
Linked in: [contact details removed]

The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Lead UI Artist - £DOE - Midlands - Racing Developer

Location: Leamington Spa
Salary: £DOE
Role Type: Permanent

OPM are working with a client founded in 2009 by industry veterans with the declared aim to produce AAA titles on next-gen platforms.

As the Lead UI Artist you will be responsible for driving the presentational style of products, working closely with the Art Director to develop and maintain the artistic vision. You will also lead the UI Art Team on a day-to-day basis, working with both Design and Engineering teams to ensure that UI artwork meets requirements on all sides. You must be flexible, highly motivated, organised and detail conscious.

Requirements:
Exceptional Graphic Design experience backed up by a strong portfolio.
Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design packages.
A strong understanding of technical and workflow considerations.
Proven leadership experience with superb organisational skills.
A proven understanding of typography and colour theory.
Excellent communication skills.
A passion for games!

This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional UI artists who are looking to further their career with an ambitious developer.

The studio will reward the successful candidate with an excellent salary and benefits package for the area.

If this sounds like your next role then email your CV along with demo work (max 5mg) to [contact details removed] (MS Word format)

Claire Ramshaw | Senior Art Consultant
OPM Response Ltd
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] |
Email: [contact details removed] |
Skype: claire.ramshaw.opm
LinkedIn: [contact details removed]
Twitter: OPMCreative

The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

UI Artist/Senior UI Artist - £DOE - Midlands - Games

Location: Midlands
Salary: DOE
Job Type: Permanent

OPM are delighted to be working with this company who is known for its cutting-edge, highly stylised titles and has won many award for its innovative approach to popular gaming.

They always aim to employ ambitious people and continue to encourage fun adventurous lifestyles, enabling the creation of fresh, innovative intellectual property for an ever-expanding global audience.

The ideal candidate is expected to have some experience within a similar role. They should be a creative problem solver, a good communicator, a positive team member and someone who always shows high levels of enthusiasm and a talent for creating games.

The UI Artist role requires outstanding creativity and skill as an artist combined with good technical knowledge of the process and tools for designing and creating in-game artwork.

This role will report to the Lead UI Artist and will be expected to work within a team of AAA Artists to design and create artwork to the highest standards for all areas of UI related artwork

Role Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience)
• Design, Create & Implement UI artwork within defined look & feel and art style principles.
• Contribute to group peer reviews and feedback, helping to maintain AAA studio quality.
• Assist the Lead UI Artist in defining UI art asset lists.
• Work within agreed technical budgets and restrictions.
• Assist the Lead UI Artist with planning, defining and tracking project milestones.
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator or similar art & design industry software.
• An excellent understanding of the principles and techniques of Graphic Design.
• Excellence in UI Design and User Experience Design.
• Experience on HD consoles.

Major Pluses:
• Excellent traditional art skills.
• Experience in Motion Graphics.
• Experience in 3DS Max or similar.
• Experience in Flash.
• Experience in Web, Advertising or Print.
• 3D modelling abilities.
• Hold a Degree in Art, Visual Media, or Film.

On behalf of the studio: we can only consider applicants who can provide examples of their work, and who can legally work in the UK.

Do you feel that this role is for you? Then please send your CV to [contact details removed] or contact me on the details below:

Claire Ramshaw - [contact details removed]
Senior Art Consultant
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] Skype: claire.ramshaw.opm
Twitter: OPMCREATIVE
Linked in: [contact details removed]

Disclaimer: The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Recruiter

ARRK Europe Limited

Salary

From £24.43 to £31.44 per hour

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Job Title: Software Engineer (Connected Technologies)
Location: Warwickshire
Rate: £24.43 ph PAYE/£31.44 ph Ltd Co
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: J24274

Position Description
The Connected Technologies group works across and links the Infotainment and Connected Car groups, providing on vehicle and cloud based experiences.
A variety of roles are available, from user experience, HTML5, iOS, Android developers, Framework, SDK and change management, thought to test and final delivery to our end customers.
Department: Connected Technologies (Mobile Apps and Connected Infotainment)
Responsibilities:
User Interface and Experience design for Connected Technologies App, specifically built in and brought in (CE device) systems.
Drive the evolution of the Connected Technologies Apps User Experience development, translate customer requirements into defined specifications.
Own the design of the most impactful user interface - related features and participate in the product definition process with the Product Owner, cross-functional teams and app developers
Collaborate with Product Owners and Information Architects, to translate business and marketing goals into class leading solutions for our client
Work with HTML5, iOS and Android App developers to translate the UI design and flow into award winning Apps
Develop and maintain design prototypes, storyboard, wireframe, specifications, navigation maps and other design documents, with adherence to our clients brand guidelines
Work with feature development teams to make sure that the workflow reflects the customer's needs and ensure consistency among features
Develop expert-level knowledge of competitors, complementary products and bring new ideas to the team
Define innovative user interfaces and interaction styles which result in an improved user experience
Develop compatibility and platform test solutions to enable testing of the user experience, in lieu of vehicle availability
Develop the UI/UX test strategy and associated plans to support the design process
Work with HTML5, iOS and Android App developers to translate the UI design and flow into award winning Apps
Skills Required
The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:
High degree of creativity, interactive design experience
Personal drive to design the best automotive user experience in the world
Excellent presentation skills and and attention to detail
Experience of working with cross functional teams within an organisation.
Team player
Portfolio of work / samples of interaction design work is essential
Expertise in visual design using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator is expected as a minimum.
Experience Required
Experience working in a User Experience Designer position
Designing for responsive Apps or websites especially in the retail market
A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business UI
Ability to multi task and good time management skills
Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments, locally and internationally
Education Required
A formal education in Interaction Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, HCI, Architecture, or related field from NID / IDC or equivalent would be of benefit
Degree level in user interface/design or related subjects

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ARRK Europe Ltd operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
We are an independent highly-experienced recruitment consultancy dedicated to specialist markets within the Renewable Energy, Transportation, Defence and Aerospace sectors.

No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Graphic/UI Artist Contract or Permanent Options Available - £DOE - Midlands - Games

Location: Midlands
Salary £DOE
Job Type: Permanent

My client prides itself on producing both critically and commercially successful titles within a broad portfolio ranging from family to core titles. For over a decade now it has firmly established itself as one of the world’s largest independent games developers.
Currently employing 250 staff split between multiple genre and platform specific teams and producing titles under recognised brand names, they are now looking for an experienced Graphic/UI Artist to join their team.

The graphics, typography and interface design in games today can lift a product to be a slick and exciting experience for the player. In some of our games, navigating through the menu system is an important and fun part of the game itself.

Requirements for this role:
Essentials
• Menu Flow and Design - Demonstrated interface development with a strong sense of user interface flow and consideration for end-user experience.
• 2D artwork – The ability to conceptualise and create high quality 2D game art assets using expert skills in industry standard packages such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Graphic Design – Specifically the use and application of numerous artistic and professional disciplines which focus on visual communication and presentation. The use of various methods to design, create and combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas and messages from the game system. Production disciplines include: -
• Layout design
• Typographic design and layout
• Font selection, design and localisation
• Logo and icon design
• Colour theory application
• Pre-visualisation – The ability to rapidly prototype interface look and flow - primarily using After Effects and supported with industry standard packages such as Flash / Dreamweaver.
• TRC Considerations – The ability and wish to both work within and learn the TRC requirements of the 1st party hardware vendors.
• Communication - Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams
• Create and iteratively develop game assets from inception to final review

Beneficial Qualities
• 3D Experience – Experience in the use and application of industry 3D packages such as 3DS Max and Maya to created and animate 3d art assets for the user interface.
• Simplification - Experience in simplifying complex workflows in menu systems.
• Cognitive Ergonomics – Experience with and a wish to develop skills on the fit between human cognitive abilities and limitations of the game interface. Specifically the ability to design easy-to-use interfaces using user and task analysis, information architecture, interface design, heuristic evaluation and usability testing.
• Qualifications - Formal user-interface design qualifications in related fields such as information design, information science, cognitive psychology, human-computer interaction and human factors
All applicants are required to provide examples of their work.
Is this your next role? Then please send your CV to [contact details removed] or contact me on the details below:

Claire Ramshaw - [contact details removed]
Senior Art Consultant
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] Skype: claire.ramshaw.opm
Twitter: OPMCREATIVE
Linked in: [contact details removed]

The salary bracket is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.