*Please note - during the global pandemic we are only able to offer full-time remote positions to those within the UK and those who are relocating to the UK for the position.*

Sumo Nottingham develops characterful, accessible and innovative action/adventure and racing games for console and PC. We are part of Sumo Digital Ltd., an independent UK developer working with some of the world’s biggest publishers including Microsoft, Sony and Sega.

 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Sumo, winners of the Develop: Star Awards 2019 Best Studio and GI Biz 2020 Best Places to Work; big things are on the horizon and we want you to be part of our continued journey. Join us!

 

Diversity Commitment

Sumo Nottingham is made up of a diverse mix of fantastic people, although sometimes, some groups are still under-represented. We are working to remove obstacles that can make it difficult for those groups to progress their careers in the games industry. We welcome applications from under-represented people in the gaming industry, including, but not limited to BAME, LGBQT+, women, people with physical disabilities, neurodiversity or mental health issues, and parents or carers.

 

 

Sumo is looking for an experienced, creative, and talented Senior UI artist to create world class interfaces for their Nottingham Studio projects.

Within this role you will:

• Design, create and implement game User Interfaces using proprietary and middleware UI tools
• Organise and maintain game-ready assets for use in user interfaces, such as textures, icons, and fonts
• Work with Design and Art Direction, on the creation and revision of UI concepts and prototype flows, to establish the UI direction
• Work closely with Design direction on the UX to ensure clear communication of essential information to the player
• Work with UI programmers to implement assets and ensure correct functionality and visual fidelity
• Work with Marketing and Studio directors to produce materials promoting Nottingham titles

We need you to have:

• Expert graphic design skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong pre-visualisation and implementation skills, creating user interfaces from wireframe to concept to prototype to final
• Excellent use of typography, composition, colour theory and motion graphics
• Good understanding of UX design for console and PC
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with Art, Design and Code
• Experience of interface creation in Unreal 4 using UMG
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in games and at least 1 AAA title.

We'd also ideally like you to have (although it's not a deal breaker):

• A good understanding of 3d modelling
• Understanding of animation timing
• Experience on a multiplayer game title