BLACKMILL GAMES - UI/UX ARTIST (M/W/NB)

BlackMill Games brings history to life in video games. Every project is carefully researched to provide authentic details combined with compelling gameplay within a historical setting. Over the last decade we have built a solid reputation as a developer for supporting and caring for our games in the long run. We always go the extra mile to deliver games made with great attention to detail.

Coming from humble origins as solo developers, the team has organically grown over the last few years to 20 talented people from a variety of locations. BlackMill Games is a fully remote company and has strong methodologies around this. The team has an open and friendly culture where you will feel right at home.

https://www.blackmillgames.com/

Main responsibilities

As an experienced 2D/UI Artist with a passion for history to work on our series of WW1-themed

multiplayer first person shooters. You will have experience with designing 2D/UI artwork for in-game or marketing usage and ideally are able to set it up in the Unity project.

Therefore : 

• You take ownership over UI/UX design of the project
• You are able to prototype new UI elements quickly and efficiently
• You work with product managers, developers and artists to oversee the implementation of new features and systems in the UI
• You analyze feedback and adjust the UI accordingly
• You optimize UI for performance
• You make sure the UI works properly on both PC and Console
• You help estimate and plan production times with production team
• You create various 2D assets needed for the project (icons, backgrounds, buttons)

Qualifications and expectations: 

• You have shipped at least 1 commercial title, or extensive experience in personal projects
• You have Unity UI Experience
• You are able to create UI designs and other 2D artwork
• You have an experience in creating/adjusting correct UI prefabs
• You have an experience with animating UI
• You have an experience with optimizing UI for performance
• You read, write and talk excellent English
• You are available for 24-40 hours per week
• You are located in Europe (within 2 hours time difference from Amsterdam)

Bonus Skills/Experience:

• You have an affinity for World War One
• You have programming knowledge (+ experience working with shaders)
• You have additional Game-Artist knowledge (Modeling, lightning, texturing)
• You have video editing knowledge
• You have an experience in UX design methodologies

Additional information

• Work on a million selling commercial game franchise
• Close knit team with various game activities outside of work hours
• The opportunity to shape parts of the games as you see fit
• Remote work and flexible working hours
• Role distribution can be tailored to your preferences over time
• Healthy no-crunch work ethic