UI Artist (Mobile Game)

BambooHR; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile game studio located in Vancouver is seeking a UI Artist to join their team. The role involves creating engaging user interfaces for mobile games. Candidates should have relevant experience in game UI design and proficiency in design tools. The position offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including vacation days and health coverage.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

18 days of vacation

Paid holiday closure

On-site gym

Casual dress code

Snacks and drinks provided

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in game UI design.
• Proficient in Photoshop and related design tools.
• Strong understanding of color theory and typography.

Responsibilities

• Implement visual language of UI through design elements.
• Maintain style consistency and quality in assets.
• Collaborate with team to meet project deadlines.

Skills

UI design

Photoshop

Familiarity with UI/UX tools

Color theory

Motion design principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

U3D production

FIGMA

Adobe XD

Sketch

InVision

Job description

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company specializing in developing and operating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).
If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: UI Artist (Mobile Game)
Report to: Lead UI/UX Artist
Department:Game

Hiring Level: Experienced
Location: 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R6 (fully on-site)

Employment Terms:

• Less than 1 year of relevant experience: Initial 3-month contract
• 1-3 years of relevant experience: Initial 1-year contract
• More than 3 years of relevant experience: Permanent position

Note: Contract durations are subject to individual assessment and may vary based on specific qualifications and experience.

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review - only portfolios featuring mobile game UI design projects will be considered;

2. Art Test;

3. Interview(s);

4. Offer;

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of the Lead UI Artist, implement the visual language of the UI through iconography, typography, visual hierarchy, and motion design.
• Ensure overall visual creativity, style consistency, color schemes, and layouts meet the product requirements.
• Assist in designing and producing key assets such as icons and game logos.
• Efficiently manage multiple design-related tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
• Collaborate with the UX team, engineers, and UI technical designers to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of experience in game UI design.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Art, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in Photoshop, with skills in U3D production or graphic design.
• Strong understanding of color theory, typography, layout, user flow, and motion design principles.
• Familiarity with UI/UX prototyping tools such as FIGMA, Adobe XD, Sketch, or InVision.
• Passion for innovation in UI and improving production techniques.
• Strong curiosity and keen awareness of art trends in the gaming industry.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Responsible, resilient under pressure, and excellent in communication and teamwork.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without any sponsorship from the employer.

Bonus Points:

• Experience in mobile game development.
• Passionate gamer with an understanding of game art and user experience.
• Experience with AI tools such as MidJourney, NijiJourney, or Stable Diffusion.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with paid lunch time.
• On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table etc.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.