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# UI Artist

- **Company:** Visual Concepts
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $81,120.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** 3D Computer Graphics Software, 3D Rendering, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Cinema 4D, Programming Tools, Game Engine, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Maya, Perforce, Software Prototyping, Visual Effects, Figma, Color Theory, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/06b86df0-817c-4449-8538-7e93d999d345

## About the Role

* 2+ years crafting commercial user interface designs, ideally for large-scale or AAA titles
 * Familiarity with 3D software such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or other industry-standard 3D rendering tools and plugins
 * Experience working with modern game engine (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and implementing UI assets within them
 * Experience with industry standard 2D graphics applications and prototyping tools used in UI (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma etc.)
 * Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, composition, color theory and visual hierarchy
 * Awareness of current trends in UI design, tools and technologies to continuously improve quality and efficiency
 * Proven ability to work with a high degree of self-direction
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills
 * Experience in creating motion graphics
 * Experience with Perforce
 * Love for games (not just ours!)

Might Be Nice:

 * Shipped at least one AAA console project
 * Experience on multi-sku, multi resolution console and PC projects
 * Knowledge of the NBA brand and style

## Description

Our Novato studio is looking for a UI Artist to contribute to the highly successful NBA 2K franchise! In this role, you will apply your traditional art training and knowledge of illustration, graphic design, and computer graphics software to help build a visually compelling and user-friendly interface.
What You Will Do:

 * Create and implement high-quality UI assets that align with the game's art direction
 * Work closely with a team of UI Designers and engineers to integrate UI assets into the game engine using Maya and proprietary development tools
 * Contribute to the development of motion graphics and visual effects that elevate the overall user experience
 * Participate in design reviews, provide and incorporate feedback based on playtest


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