Volunteer UI Artist (Hybrid Casual Games)

Location: Remote

Commitment: Part-time/Full-time, Volunteer

Are you passionate about game design and creating visually appealing, user-friendly interfaces? We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer UI Artist to contribute to our exciting hybrid casual game projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring artists to build their portfolios, gain industry experience, and work alongside a collaborative team.

What You’ll Do:

• UI Design: Create intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces for menus, HUDs, icons, buttons, and other in-game elements that enhance the user experience.

• Collaboration: Work closely with game designers, developers, and other artists to ensure that the UI aligns with the overall gameplay and art direction.

• Mockups & Prototypes: Develop wireframes, mockups, and prototypes to present and iterate on ideas for UI/UX improvements.

• Optimize for Mobile Platforms: Design responsive UI elements optimized for various mobile devices, considering performance, clarity, and usability.

• Incorporate Feedback: Take part in team discussions and revisions, refining UI designs based on feedback from team members and playtesting results.

• Asset Integration: Assist with the integration of UI assets into the game engine (Unity), ensuring correct scaling, alignment, and functionality.

What You Need:

• Design Software Proficiency: Strong skills in graphic design software such as Adobe XD, Figma, Sketch, Photoshop, or Illustrator. Experience with Unity’s UI system is a plus.

• Aesthetic Sense: A keen eye for design, typography, color theory, and layout with the ability to create visually appealing, clean, and user-friendly interfaces.

• Portfolio: A portfolio showcasing your UI/UX design work, especially for mobile games or apps. Experience in game projects, whether personal, academic, or professional, is highly valued.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment with strong communication skills to engage with a dispersed team.

• Attention to Detail: Commitment to producing polished, high-quality work with the ability to iterate and improve designs based on feedback.

What We Offer:

• Real-World Experience: Gain practical experience working on a real game development project, contributing to games that blend casual and mid-core elements.

• Portfolio Development: Build a strong portfolio with completed UI/UX projects that showcase your skills and creativity, which will be valuable for future career opportunities.

• Networking: Collaborate with experienced game developers, artists, and designers. This is a chance to grow your network within the game development community.

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a remote work environment with flexible hours that fit your schedule. Ideal for students, recent graduates, or anyone looking to gain industry experience while managing other commitments.