2D Technical Artist (UI)

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent.  We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

PERKS & BENEFITS

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More

Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens

Yoga & Wellness Activities

Happy Hours

Company Events

We are currently looking for a 2D Technical Artist to join our Burbank Team! This unique position requires a creative, talented and motivated individual to collaborate with multiple disciplines to help create exciting new features for our games!

We are looking for a UI Technical Artist who's focus will be to implement the player's User Interface within Unity. To successfully execute the role, you will need to have familiarity with the Unity engine and the ability to translate design specs and UX wireframes into interactive 2D elements that delight our players.

As a Technical Artist, you will be involved in all aspects of internal game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations. You will partner with the Lead Technical Artist and Project Art Lead to define the most appropriate tools, methods and approaches for each project. You will also work directly with artists and engineers to ensure that the artwork is accurately and consistently represented in game, as well as optimized for the needs of our game’s performance. The ideal candidate is a creative, talented and motivated individual eager to learn, contribute to a collaborative team, and grow their skills.

• Deliver optimized UI assets and layouts based on wireframes.
• Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms. 
• Collaborate with engineers to build features and solve creative technical problems.
• Assist animators and artists with troubleshooting. Issues may include animation, shaders and FX.
• Software Technical Support for artists.
• Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.

• 2-5 years of production experience working on mobile games.
• Experience with the Unity game engine.
• Experience with troubleshooting UI issues.
• Familiarity with GIT.
• Familiarity with at least one programing or scripting language, preferably C# or python.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop.
• Understanding of the Unity Transparency queue and Controller state machines.
• High proficiency of technical problem solving.
• Able to multi-task like a pro.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Sense of humor and a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to take direction.
• Self-starter, reliable, and passionate about their work.
• Eye for detail with a clear understanding of the big picture.
• Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.
• Ability to provide a bridge between artists, designers and software engineers.
• Affinity for Disney/Pixar.
• Passion for video games is a must!

• Previous experience with animated motion graphics, and particle effects.
• Experience with tool integration into existing pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator or AfterEffects.
• Front end web development experience (React).

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role.  The range listed is just one component of Jam City's total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. In addition, Jam City provides a variety of benefits to employees, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, life, disability, and accident insurance.  Pay Range: $71,500 — $107,500 salary per year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. 

Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

ABOUT JAM CITY

Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.

Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.

The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.

Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.

Salary : $71,500 - $107,500