UI Artist Needed- Infinity Ward (Activision)

[kcotterell]

UI/Menu Artist


Infinity Ward, Inc. is an award winning developer and wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc., which is headquartered in Encino, CA. It is also the developer of the critically acclaimed game Call of Duty® for PC and Call of Duty® 2 for PC and Xbox 360 entertainment console. Infinity Ward is the winner of over 100 Game of The Year and 50 Editor Choice awards, in addition to having the highest selling and most played Xbox 360 game on Xbox Live, Call of Duty® 2.


Since our creation we have strived to provide a unique and fun environment for our employees by focusing heavily on events and activities, in and out of house fun, which bring all departments together and create a perfect synergy between work and play.


Job Description: Infinity Ward is seeking an experienced, creative 2D artist to take charge of our in-game menu and HUD. The successful applicant will create dynamic, beautiful and intuitive interfaces that draw gamers into our newest products.


Responsibilities:


·Work with the art director and creative team to design the menu, HUD and other UI elements
·Create static, animated and FMV UI elements
·Implement all UI elements into games using our proprietary scripting language
·Work with programming team to identity and design new UI features
·Other tasks and opportunities depending on your skill set

Useful skills and qualifications:


·Strong graphic design background
·Pro-active approach to implementing new features and ideas
·Ability to identify needs and create a task list
·Strong communication skills and ability to mock up designs to present to the team
·Strong skills in Photoshop and After Effects essential
·Experience designing user interfaces, menus and title sequences for games, film or DVD
·Technical expertise to pick up basic scripting

To apply, please send resume and portfolio (or link to on-line portfolio) to:

Jobs@infinityward.com

Or mail hardcopy to:

Kristin Cotterell
HR – Infinity Ward
15821 Ventura Blvd. Suite 220
Encino, CA 91436

Infinity Ward is not responsible for the return of portfolios or other materials. If you mail us a physical portfolio and would like it returned, please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope.

No phone calls or walk-in, please!

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