Senior UI Artist Sumo

Following the incredible success of Sumo Pune, which since its founding in 2007 has grown to over 150 talented team members across a myriad of disciplines, Sumo Digital is opening a new studio in Bangalore to support the development of some of the most exciting video game projects in the world.Sumo Bangalore is a new studio that will play a key part in the co-development of multiple AAA console titles across Sumo Group. We are looking to hire key specialists across Art and Engineering to join the Sumo India family.As a Sumo Digital studio, Sumo Bangalore joins an award-winning family of international studios. Previous titles developed by Sumo Digital include the BAFTA-Award winningSackboy: A Big Adventure, Hood: Outlaws & Legends, Control Ultimate Edition on Google Stadia, Apple Arcade Award-winning Little Orpheus, Hot Shot Racing, WST Snooker and Spyder.As winners of the TIGA Star EmploymentAward for 2021,recipients of the GI Biz 2020 Best Places to WorkAward andlisted asone oftheUKs 100BestLarge Companies to Workforin 2021,SumoDigitalhas enjoyed18years of stability and growth since its formation in 2003and continues to strive for excellenceacross every single project.Wed love for you to join us as we continue our journey with the launch of Sumo Bangalore.Within this role you will: Work with the lead artist to develop, explore and style the games user interface and develop icons, buttons, frames and panels etc.Create user interface concepts and motion graphics to demonstrate transitions and interactions as well as execute them within the game engine.Explore and assemble visual material to define and improve the visual style of the game.Solve problems effectively and creatively with an ability to scale quality when time or deadlines require it.Collaborate closely with UX designer to iterate and consider the gameplay implications of the design and the overall player experience.Detach yourself from personal tastes to approach and problem solve from the players perspective.Always thinking about how we can be better.We need you to have: Diverse UI style portfolio from casual friendly games through to mature titles. (Experience in the Adobe graphics suite essential)Great illustration skills to develop the UI from freehand sketch to accurate vectors.Clear consideration of color theory, shape, scale, form, silhouette.Basic understanding of 3D packages and using them as part of a concept workflow.Can do attitude with confidence in your ability to work to a design spec / brief whilst able to use your own intuition to fill in the gaps.Fastidious attention to detail to push the visual and technical barriers further.Knowledge of game engine UI systems such as UGUI as bonus.An open approach to collaboration and feedback from others.Excellent communication skills never afraid to ask questions.What we offer: Flexible working hours Group Health Insurance Policy Self, spouse and children covered up to 6 Lacs. Term Insurance 4 times of current CTC 21 days of paid holidays with four statutory days, Five Learning days each year, 4-weeks paternity leave, 6 Months Maternity leave. Arrangements for bereavement, adoption and sabbaticals etc. Monthly snacks amount top-up to your Sodexo card. Competitive bonuses Relocation Assistance Industry-leading recruitment Referral Scheme Special Occasion Celebration & Celebration vouchers Timely care packages Regular socials including: Movie nights, online watch parties, dinner parties, an invite to the much-loved Sumo Big Day Out for you and your family. Employee Assistance program Gaming Events and activities include team lunch/ team dinner. Recognition of service length awards