UI Artist, Presentation (Temp) - NBA 2K

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

 

What We Need:

Our Novato studio is looking for a motion graphics artist to contribute to the highly successful NBA2K franchise! This role blends graphic design, animation, and 3D production, with a focus on building and implementing animated wipes, overlays, and UI art directly in-game using Maya and proprietary UI tools.

What You Will Do:

• Work in Maya and proprietary UI tools to build UI art, animated wipes, and transitions.
• Work closely with a team of UI and Tech Artists to build UI visual design in accordance with the project's artistic direction
• Quickly concept, iterate, and produce assets throughout all stages of development from concept to final game assets
• Collaborate with artists and other dependent departments, as appropriate, throughout the production process

Who Will Be A Great Fit:

• 2+ years working in motion design or user interface designs, ideally for AAA games
• Generalist proficiency with Autodesk Maya for animation, asset creation, and basic rigging
• Proven history of working in game engines (Unreal, Unity, or other proprietary engines), design toolsets and production pipelines
• Experience with industry standard 2D graphics applications and prototyping tools used in UI (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.)
• Familiarity with expression-based logic and scripting
• Excellent graphic design skills (design, layout, and typography)
• Ability to take feedback well, and collaborate with peers
• Experience with Perforce
• Love for games (not just ours!)

A Strong Portfolio May Contain:

• 3D motion graphics work, preferably created in Maya
• Sports broadcast-style designs
• In-engine or real-time examples are a strong plus

Along with your application, please submit a portfolio of professional or personal work.

This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $38p/hr - $50 p/hr. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $32p/hr - $46p/hr. Washington: $38p/hr - $50 p/hr. New Jersey: $32p/hr - $46p/hr. British Columbia: CAD $30p/hr - $40p/hr.  Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at www.vcentertainment.com