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| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Jan 09, 2024 |
Job Description
Graphic Designer
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application. Candidates must have one of the following to be eligible for consideration – Canadian Citizenship, valid Permanent Resident status, valid Protected Person status or a valid open Work Permit.
Big Blue Bubble is looking for a Graphic Designer who will be involved in the creation of visual styling, user interface, in-app and player facing design elements. The Graphic Designer will have the opportunity to work with production teams on game projects to assist in the design of new features, creating user interface assets, motion graphics and interface animations.
A candidate for this role will excel bringing extensive knowledge and experience in design principles and fundamentals paired with a strong sense of aesthetics, and a firm grasp on designing pleasing user experiences. The successful candidate brings a strong portfolio of work in designing compelling interfaces, graphics, and animations, and pushes themselves to be current and relevant with design trends.
In this position these are the things you will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with Game Designers, Programmers and Art Leads to define design and asset goals for products, and strategize ways to achieve them throughout the design and development of a game.
- Create high quality, compelling art assets to be used in game.
- Ensure interface elements deliver an engaging, polished gameplay experience.
- Create front end flow design, menu hierarchy designs and layouts.
- Maintain consistent Interface architecture, file naming, and preparation conventions, procedures and processes, consistent with the development process.
- Continually hone creative and technical skills, to keep up to date with new technologies and design trends.
To be an effective team member, you will have:
- 5+ years of relevant Graphic Design, Layout, or User Interface experience within an agency, marketing department or gaming studio.
- A firm understanding of the fundamentals of User Interface and User Experience design.
- A strong artistic background, demonstrating an excellent eye for designing compelling interactive media.
- Proven experience in layout and Typography.
- Expert Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Experience in game development engines an asset (Unity, Unreal a plus).
- A portfolio that demonstrates these abilities.
You also have the following attributes:
- Self-directed and self-motivated.
- The ability to design with intent, with a user first focus.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working with a team.
- Enthusiastic about videogames and videogame culture.
We know the above list is detailed. We don’t expect you to meet all of our criteria but we are looking for proven experience with an appetite and passion for growth. If you think you fit the role then please get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!
Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to careers@bigbluebubble.com.
What makes our studio so exceptional:
- Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
- Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
- Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
- Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
- In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
- Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
- Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair).
- Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
- Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
- Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
- Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
- Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
- Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment such as Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Petrol, and Fireshine Games.
To learn more about Big Blue Bubble, click here.
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