Senior UI Artist

Game Companies; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 102,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Flexible hybrid work

3 weeks vacation

Gym access

Job summary

SkyBox Labs in Burnaby, BC is seeking a skilled UI artist to shape the in-game UI from scratch, creating high-fidelity concepts and pre-visualizations that define the look and feel of all UI visuals. You will collaborate with UX designers and engineers to ensure visually appealing, intuitive and performant interfaces.

The role requires 5+ years of UI art in AAA console/PC development, a portfolio showing concept explorations, typography, and game-ready UI art, and proficiency with Figma and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI art experience in gaming
• Ability to build UI visual direction from scratch
• Strong portfolio showing concept explorations and game-ready UI art
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

• Shape the visual UI from scratch and define look-and-feel of in-game UI visuals
• Ideate, iterate, and present visual designs to stakeholders
• Collaborate with UX designers and engineers to ensure usable, performant UI
• Elevate the team by sharing techniques and advocating for quality
• Support the team and contribute to video reviews and asset polish

Skills

UI design

5+ years experience

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Unreal Engine 5 (UE5)

Job description

Game Development

5+ years

2D Art

Who is SkyBox Labs?

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers (2025), SkyBox Labs is a game development studio that works on some of the world’s most iconic games. The studio is currently working on projects in the Minecraft universe, supporting the dev team at Bungie on Destiny 2, supporting development of Fallout 76, in addition to work on unannounced IP. Since our inception in 2011, SkyBox Labs has evolved from a small team of eight individuals to a fully established team of Engineers, Artists, Animators, Designers, Producers, and more.

Come join our hybrid team in our Burnaby, BC studio today!

PLEASE NOTE: At this time, we are only able to hire candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Interested? Let's talk about what we're hiring for:

A Snapshot Of Your Role

• Shape the visual UI: Build the UI aesthetic from scratch. You'll create high-fidelity target concepts and pre-visualizations that define the look and feel of all in-game UI visuals.
• Ideate & iterate: Bring a plethora of creative solutions to the table. You are comfortable exploring wildly different visual tones and rapidly iterating based on team feedback.
• Present & champion: Confidently pitch, explain, and validate your visual designs with key stakeholders and project partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work in lockstep with UX Designers and Engineers to ensure designs are visually appealing, intuitive and performant.
• Elevate the team: Support the team as needed, sharing advanced techniques in toolsets, and advocating for quality across the studio.

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• 5+ years of UI art experience in the gaming industry (AAA console/PC development experience strongly preferred).
• Proven experience building UI visual direction from scratch—you're a self-starter who thrives when given a blank slate and can run with a lack of initial clarity.
• A body of work that showcases not just final production assets, but your creative ideation process—concept explorations, high-fidelity mockups, typography, composition, and game-ready UI art.
• Expert proficiency in UI software such as Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite
• A collaborative mindset with clear verbal and visual communication skills; you enjoy engaging with teammates, explaining your design decisions, and presenting to stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emerging UI trends and technologies/
• Solid UX understanding: While this is a visual art role, you possess a keen understanding of UX principles, player ergonomics, and game accessibility standards.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience acting as a team liaison, POC, or lead
• Familiarity or working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) and UMG

Along with your resume, we ask that you please provide an up-to-date portfolio that demonstrates your UI art skills.

And here is why we think you'll love working at SkyBox:

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matchingavailable
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Maternity and Parental Leave policy
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed and have the ability to work from home on certain projects
• Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You'll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we've got it!
• Get involved with our diverse community through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives and promote a supportive environment
• You'll contribute to industry-leading titles!

The base salary range for this position is $102,000 to $141,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary and level will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, experience, and demonstrated competencies.

Our commitment to you

SkyBox Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. You'll join a collaborative, inclusive culture where we succeed together, and like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things (and games!).

Only candidates who reside in Canada or are willing to relocate will be considered for this role. Additionally, although we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about us at https://skyboxlabs.com/