Jagex Ltd - Looking for GUI Artist

[Hannibal]

Hi all,

We at Jagex Ltd are looking for a talented GUI Artist to join our ranks. This is a permanent position within the games industry, not a mod and so as such we are looking for people who are of course willing to work out of our studio in Cambridge, England.

We have a number of really exciting games in development and we need an experienced GUI artist to join our large graphics department. I am particularly looking for people with experience in the modding community, perhaps you never thought this could be a professional career? Well, take a look at the job spec - copied below - and if you are interested, let me know! We have a quick test to complete and then, if successful, we will invite you to an interview (either face to face or over the phone depending on location).

So have a look at the spec below - dont be scared to come forward if you have just some of the requirements. What I am looking for most of all is a graphical eye and excellent skills in the creation of games interfaces :-)

Just a last reminder, this job is a permanent, full time position based in beautiful Cambridge here in the UK. For more information about Jagex then check out our website - www.jagex.com

Thanks everyone!



GUI ARTIST – Graphics User Interface Design

Jagex Ltd, developer and publisher of online games, seeks a highly creative, enthusiastic and energetic GUI artist to join our creative team. This role will be to support the design team in the creation of interfaces for several of our upcoming games.

Key duties include:

• Design, creation and development of excellent and user-friendly interfaces for exciting games;

• Following direction, briefs and concept design / development procedures;

• Communicating with our dedicated development and graphics teams ensuring that everyone’s requirements are considered during the creation process;

• Contributing ideas in a graphical nature but also regarding working practices and procedures.

• Implementing the designed interfaces into our games using in-house tools.

Requirements:

• Proficiency producing Interfaces and in Interface theory;

• Good experience using Photoshop and drawing/design skills;

• Ability to demonstrate creative concepts and take art direction;

• Experience of quality control including a keen eye for detail in all areas from artwork through to finished piece;

• Positive communicator with the ability to work with staff from all areas of the company;

• Energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high level of initiative;

• Art and Design or equivalent degree.

Also useful:

• 3D graphics experience would be a bonus, but it is not essential;

• Concept art skills and/or product design;

• An interest in computer games or RPGs.

Salary:

Competitive (negotiable, depending on experience), plus annual bonus, health care, gym membership and other benefits.

Location:

Cambridge, UK. Candidates must be able to work in Cambridge or to re-locate.
Interviews will be held in the Cambridge office.

To apply:

Send your CV with Portfolio to: careers@recruit.jagex.com

Candidates must provide a CV with examples of previous work (either emailed or a website link) and information about the project they have managed.

About Jagex Ltd and RuneScape

Jagex Ltd was founded in December 2001 as the company behind the game RuneScape. The organisation now has more than 380 employees, making us the largest independent games studios in the UK.

Since its launch, RuneScape has grown to over 6 million active free players, whilst the members’ version has over 1 million paying subscribers. This ranks RuneScape as the third largest MMORPG title in the world. The game is updated with new playable content almost every week, providing a constantly evolving gaming experience for all our players.

Over the next year, we shall release a number more major products, adding to our unrivalled success. Jagex intends to become a significant operator in all the major gaming markets worldwide, developing and commercialising highly compelling character games that appeal to a wide audience.

Jagex provides a positive, challenging and rewarding working environment and in March 2007 achieved 59th place in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.