2D Artist-UI/Graphic – TikTok, Los Angeles, CA

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

We are looking for a full-time mid to senior level UI/Graphic Artist who will support the team with various UI and graphic design needs as well as creating face filter assets for our mobile apps. The ideal candidate should possess a great eye for design, color, and composition, with a focus on graphic design, icon design, UI and illustration skills.  He or she will also embrace challenge and growth, desire to learn new technologies and share them, thrives in a team environment, and possesses a confident, passionate, self driven attitude. This role is ideal for someone passionate about creating engaging, interactive interfaces for new applications, and applying existing skills in new ways.

  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create designs from concept to production-ready assets in accordance with the artistic direction, production deadlines, and technical specifications. These include, but are not limited to, face filter assets, thumbnails, and UI design needs for effects, stickers, and games 

  • Support wide range of graphic design needs for presentations and proposals

  • Conduct research and create trend guides to support projects and concepts

  • Perform project updates, revisions, and maintenance as required

  • Communicate with tech team to ensure efficient and accurate implementation of designs

  • Support content/marketing department with artwork for campaigns and video challenges

REQUIREMENTS

  • A strong portfolio showcasing extensive understanding of design principles and advanced graphic and UI design skills

  • Minimum two years work experience as graphic designer or UI/ Icon artist

  • Expert in Illustrator and Photoshop or equivalent digital design tools

  • Flexibility to work under a tight timeline

  • File organization and time management skills

  • Interest in the mobile app market and social media platforms

  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal; ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner

  • Must submit a resume and must include a link to your portfolio with samples of your work demonstrating the above requirements

Even Better If

  • Animation skills are a plus

  • Posses knowledge and understanding of current trends in pop culture

  • Experience working with international partners in different time zones

  • Understanding of the landscape and new developments in new media, tech and/or entertainment industry

  • Experience working in a fast-changing, hands-on work environment