Principal UI/UX Artist (Dundee)

4J Studios Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Savings & discounts

Job summary

4J Studios Ltd is looking for an experienced Principal UI Artist to join their Dundee studio. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of experience and at least 2 published console games. Responsibilities include creating engaging UI experiences and leading the UI team. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Employees benefit from income protection, life assurance, and more. Must be onsite in Dundee, Scotland.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in UI design, preferably with console games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX design skills.
• Experience mentoring and leading design teams.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging User Interface experiences.
• Mentor and lead the UI team.
• Concept, design, prototype, document, and deliver UI/UX designs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in flowcharting

Strong understanding of interaction design

Knowledge of UI tools and accessibility best practices

Motion graphics skills

Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Communication skills

Awareness of UI trends

Experience releasing titles on consoles

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Animate

Adobe After Effects

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal UI Artist to join our Dundee studio. We are looking for someone who is creative, enthusiastic and has a passion for games, UI/UX, Graphic Design and 2D Motion Graphics. Ideally we are looking for a candidate with 8 years experience, and at least 2 published console games.

The Role

You will work closely with the Art, Design and Software teams to create engaging User Interface experiences. You need to be great at visualising, have strong communication skills and have a portfolio that demonstrates your skillset and creativity. You will be responsible for the outcomes in concepting, technical design, prototyping, documenting, and delivering UI/UX designs for our core project Reforj. You will also provide mentorship and leadership to help grow the UI team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a willingness to experiment and prototype.
• Proficiency in flowcharting, wireframing, and UI prototyping.
• Strong understanding of interaction design and usability principles.
• Knowledge of inclusive UI tools and accessibility best practices.
• Skills in motion graphics or 2D animation.
• Expert‑level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, and/or After Effects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical and non‑technical information clearly.
• Up‑to‑date awareness of UI trends and a drive for innovation.
• Experience releasing titles on consoles.

Preferred skills

• Experience with Noesis or XAML.
• Knowledge of scripting or blueprinting for rapid prototyping.
• Ability to propose mitigation plans for UI‑related risks and challenges.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Dundee, Scotland.

In return we offer a friendly, small, multi-disciplinary team where your input really helps shape the products, in addition to a competitive salary and a host of benefits.

• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme
• Savings & discounts