Responsibilities :
• Produce high quality animations under the supervision of our Art Director
• Work in a highly collaborative environment to fully realize our characters and environments through movement
• Create characters and creatures animations and some environment/props animations
• Ensure the quality of your delivery is up to the standards set by the team and follow technical guidelines
• Assist Art Director in directing motion capture shoots
• Edit and clean up motion capture data
• Work with art and code team members to setup and improve character animations in Unreal engine, such as mesh deformation, facial animation, cloth and hair dynamics
• Establish core and secondary functionality of a game's characters

Essential Skills and Experience :
• Proficient in animation software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, or Blender
• Experience with Unreal engine
• Knowledge of rigging and skinning
• Knowledge of anatomy, biology, layout design, texturing, and asset production
• Good understanding of game development processes
• Self-motivation with the highest attention to detail

Responsibilities :
• Collaborate with the game development team to understand the game's concept, target audience, and desired user experience.
• Create intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces (UI) that align with the game's art style and enhance usability.
• Develop wireframes and user flows to effectively communicate UI/UX concepts and interactions.
• Design and create high-quality 3D game assets, including characters, environments, props, icons, and animations.
• Ensure that UI/UX designs are optimized for various platforms and devices, considering factors such as screen resolutions and aspect ratios.
• Collaborate with developers to implement and integrate UI/UX designs into the game engine, ensuring functionality and visual fidelity.
• Maintain a consistent visual style and brand identity throughout the game, adhering to established art direction and design guidelines.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in game UI/UX design, graphic design, and interactive design.
• Provide support to the development team on UI/UX best practices, design principles, and user-centered design methodologies.

Essential Skills and Experience :
• Passion for games and a deep understanding of various game genres, player preferences, and current industry trends.
• Proven experience as a game UI/UX designer or graphic designer in the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design skills and creative vision.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, InVision, or similar software.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, layout, and composition.
• Strong UI/UX design skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
• Knowledge of user-centered design methodologies, usability principles, and user testing techniques.
• Familiarity with game development processes and an understanding of technical constraints and requirements for UI/UX integration.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively articulate design ideas and provide constructive feedback.

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