Art Director: UI, UX & Concept

Unusual Technologies is looking for someone who can take up the role of art director while still making use of their 2d skills for marketing material, pitches, Figma mock-ups and concept designs.

About Us

We are focused on bespoke software development that brings immersive and high-tech solutions to every industry, including the academic, entertainment, arts and commercial sectors.

We are a small team where every hire plays a big part. Your voice will be heard regardless of your current experience level and we ask you to use it and get involved in building and improving on our venture to make us world class. 

You will be asked to work hard on improving your skills and abilities. The team will have your back on this journey, just as you will have theirs.

 

The Role

As a small company we need someone happy to turn their hand to any task we require. Your main role will be deciding on the visual direction for pitches and projects as well as our marketing work.
You will be expected to carry out many small tasks yourself, especially conveying concepts to clients we are pitching towards. These will mostly be 2D though we may need to film and edit videos. Where you are not confident in your skill or when time is limited, you will oversee the hiring and managing of freelancers.

  • Communicating directly with high profile clients
  • Advising on overall art direction and artistic visions
  • Creating Figma UI’s and concept art assets
  • Drawing schematics and diagrams to communicate processes
  • Importing assets into Unity and testing for quality
  • Hiring, communicating and reviewing freelance artists
  • Synchronising with our marketing manager to create promotional materials
  • Researching a new software or skill

The Requirements

Prior director experience is NOT required.

We are interested in seeing your work and any relevant work experience in any format you deem most suitable for presenting yourself (CV’s, covering letters, website links, LinkedIn profiles, videos, etc.)

Essential:

  • Imaginative and eager to suggest and experiment with new ideas
  • Any UI experience from games to business
  • Creating diagrams and charts based on verbal or written instructions
  • Creating concept art based on verbal or written instructions
  • Ability to replicate a variety of art styles to a reasonable level
  • Basic understanding and experience of digital art disciplines
  • Willingness to continuously learn and work on new tasks
  • Reliable, professional and an excellent communicator

Desirable:

  • Art director or lead vision holder experience (Solo projects acceptable)
  • Art director or people and project management experience
  • Experience in art specialties additional to those mentioned
  • Technical art experience, such as working in Unity

Additional Information

This is initially a freelancing role where the hours and cost will be negotiated based on each project. The expectation is that successful projects together will lead to a permanent position.
The role will be predominantly remote, though we would like you to work with our Brighton-based team at least once a week.