Senior UI Artist

Description

Harmonix is one of the world's leading independent game development studios. We're actively creating fun, groundbreaking, interactive experiences. Whether your work is on the existing universes of Rock Band and Dance Central or new worlds we're just beginning to create, it's an exciting time to be a part of this talented group of developers and gamers. Curious what we're up to? Want to think big in our Cambridge-based urban hideout? Apply now to learn more.

Harmonix game menu systems are rich graphic experiences employing cutting-edge motion graphics, typography, illustration, 3D animation, lighting and special effects. The role of a UI artist doesn't stop at the menu system; it also influences the over-arching art direction of a game including box art, promotional materials, tv commercials and beyond. This senior position has Lead potential with room to grow for a motion graphics artist with solid graphic design skills.

Senior Artists mentor junior artists and keep up with new tools and industry trends constantly. They are motivated and creative individuals that help streamline production processes and push the art direction to reach the highest visual quality.

Responsibilities:

* Create engaging graphics and animations with solid user interface design
* Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team
* Master the Harmonix custom toolset and present feedback to tool developers
* Research, learn and share new technology and production techniques with the UI art team
* Watch and find inspiration from the latest examples of motion graphics in games as well as film, advertising and fine art
* Represent and promote the intended art direction through collaboration with Engineering and Design
* Project management; keep project scope and schedule in harmony to avoid stress for the team