[color=white][b][color=black][font=Century Gothic][color=white][font=Century Gothic]NCSoft Orange County is seeking creative User Interface Artist to join our experienced team in developing AAA games in a challenging environment. Our Orange County development studio is located in Aliso Viejo, California, and offers competitive salaries and great benefits.
The User Interface Graphics Designer will work closely with the game designer and art lead to design and implement a User Interface which supports game design goals and enhances the player experience. The UI Artist will work within the established technical specifications and pipeline to design the layout and architecture for an intuitive and gameplay friendly experience. Responsibilities include design and implementation of front end menus and screens, icons, buttons, toggles, sliders, mini-games, etc. Will solve technical and design issues related to User Interface Design.
Requirements:
2-3 years of professional or related educational experience working as an interface designer in computer gaming or a related field.
PC or console game experience, relevant undergraduate degree and/or equivalent experience preferred.
Portfolio demonstrating outstanding illustration, layout and graphic design skills.
Basic scripting experience
Should have experience in one or more of the following:
Photoshop, Painter, Illustrator, Flash & After Effects
Extensive knowledge of games in all genres across all platforms; MMO game playing experience a plus.
Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary.
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be receptive to art and design direction and perform well within a collaborative team environment.
To apply, please send your reel (or link to on-line reel/portfolio) and resume to:
NCsoft Corporation
Kristin Cotterell
101 Enterprise Suite 340
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
NCsoft is not responsible for returning any materials to the sender. If you would like your reel and/or portfolio samples sent back to you, please include self-addressed, stamped mailing materials.
* We will also be at SIGGRAPH. If you are planning on going to SIGGRAPH and would like an in-person portfolio review, please send email to the address above
No phone calls or drop ins please. EOE
Established in 1997 as a systems integration company in Seoul, South Korea, NCsoft is the world’s largest independent online game company. In Korea, its hit game Lineage has attracted over 4 million active players, the greatest number of concurrent users in the world. Formerly known as Destination Games, the North American branch of NCsoft is led by famed Ultima designer and programmer Richard Garriott.
http://www.ncsoft.com/eng/index.asp
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