ROLE

Graphic Designer (Digital) – Temporary (1 year contract)

OVERVIEW
The EA SPORTS UFC franchise is currently looking for a Digital Graphic Designer/UI artist to join their team. Primary responsibilities will include working with the Art and Live Services Teams to design and create impactful online content for the UFC Ultimate Team mode, including packs, cards and banners, as well as other UI art and design tasks.

YOU HAVE

• A portfolio demonstrating excellent Graphic Design skills

• Strong illustration and iconography ability
• Strong comprehension and appreciation for innovative use of typography, colour, and layout for digital media
• Strong written and spoken communication skills; comfort presenting cohesive design approaches to non-design audiences
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or other visual design tools
• Conviction to sell your ideas, prototype quickly and iterate on feedback

• Post-secondary training or background in graphic design/user interface design

YOU ARE

• You are detail oriented, and can iterate quickly working towards deadlines
• You obsess over design and enjoy staying up to date with the latest design trends, you have extreme attention to detail, you’re meticulous about how you communicate and document your designs; above all, you care deeply about your work and how it will impact millions of users daily
• You thrive in a team oriented, product-focused environment; you enjoy collaboration and appreciate the exchange of ideas and concepts

YOU WILL

• Work with the Live Services Team to create online content such as packs, cards and banners
• Work with the UI Art team to design, execute on screens, panels, iconography, game assets and more
• Deliver clear, detailed, and pixel perfect final design
• Collaborate with Art Director, UI/UX team, Producers, and Software Engineering teams

GOOD TO HAVE

• Familiarity with the UFC/Mixed Martial Arts

• Familiarity with Motion Graphics and tools such as After Effects and Flash
• Working knowledge of opportunities and constraints of current and new UI languages, console platforms, and other technologies as they pertain to visual design