2D UI Artist

Xapply; Schweiz; Remote; CHF 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Freelance contract

International team

Job summary

Xapply seeks a Freelance 2D UI Artist based in Switzerland to shape polished, engaging UI assets for upcoming games. You will craft icons, small props, and interface elements that read clearly at small sizes and align with a cohesive visual language.

You will collaborate with UX, game design, and UI teams, iterate on assets from sketches to engine integration, and contribute to Unreal Engine 5 UI implementation in a fully remote, international environment.

Qualifications

• Experience creating 2D UI assets for games
• Ability to design icons for small sizes and high readability
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 UI integration
• Strong sense of visual language, color, hierarchy and readability across interfaces
• Collaborative with UX, game design and UI teams

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D UI icons, small props and interface assets for games
• Maintain and enforce a cohesive visual language across UI elements
• Refine assets based on playtesting feedback and team input
• Implement UI artwork within Unreal Engine 5 and optimize for performance

Tools

Unreal Engine 5

Job description

Description:

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a 2D UI Artist based in Switzerland.

As a Freelance 2D UI Artist, you will help shape polished and engaging visual experiences for ambitious upcoming games.
You will specialize in creating high-quality game icons, small props, and other 2D interface assets that remain clear and compelling at small sizes.
Your work will span the full creative pipeline, from initial sketches and visual exploration through rendering, optimization, and engine integration.
You will play a key role in maintaining a cohesive visual language, ensuring consistency in style, colour, hierarchy, and readability across the interface.
Working closely with UX, game design, and UI teams, you will refine assets based on playtesting insights and player feedback.
You will also contribute to the technical implementation of UI artwork within Unreal Engine 5.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fully remote, international game development environment and contribute to high-profile gaming experiences.