Senior UI Artist

Activision Blizzard Inc.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sledgehammer Games in Guildford is seeking a Senior UI Artist to join the Global UIX team, crafting the user interface across in-game systems and front-end from pre-production to shipping. You will create high-quality UI art assets and collaborate with designers and engineers to deliver intuitive interfaces, adapt to styles, and contribute to AI-assisted tools discussions.

The role involves a 12-month fixed-term contract and a focus on inclusive interfaces for diverse players.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience creating high-quality UI art and visual assets.
• Passionate about being an individual contributor, helping to shape the vision and deliver assets.
• Exceptional interface art and graphic design skills.
• Capable of adapting to a range of art styles and techniques.
• Experience in motion graphics and animation.
• Is proactive in seeking feedback from peers and leads.
• Supports others to do the same.
• Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proactively manages and communicates the workload to production and leads.

Responsibilities

• Working with the UI Lead and Artist to create exceptional user interfaces throughout the game.
• Working on the art style of the interface.
• Create high-quality assets, iconography and visual targets.
• Working closely with designers and engineers to deliver the best possible user interface while staying within technical and aesthetic requirements.
• Participate in discussions around UI art workflows, tools, and pipelines, including the adoption of AI-assisted creative tools where appropriate.

Skills

UI Art

Iconography

Visual design

Motion graphics

Animation

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Tools

Figma

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Senior UI Artist

Job Title: Senior UI Artist Requisition ID: R028251

We're looking for a Senior UI Artist to join our Guildford Studio on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract basis.

As a Senior UI Artist you will join Sledgehammer’s Global UIX team tasked with crafting the User Interface of our titles across in-game systems and the front-end, from pre-production through to shipping.

You will create high-quality UI art assets that help define and elevate the visual experience of our interfaces across the game.

Our Culture UIX at Sledgehammer is a core pillar of the team with a culture built around the pursuit of excellence at the apex of game design and usability.

We have built an inclusive creative process where the team’s collective interface and experience vision fuels the overall direction of the game.

We’re seeking an imaginative, skillful, and versatile artist who has a deep understanding of the diverse audiences video games attract and how to create inclusive interfaces and systems.

If you share our passion for developing deep and engaging games with simple, elegant user experiences then we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Working with the UI Lead and Artist to create exceptional user interfaces throughout the game.
• Working on the art style of the interface.
• Create high-quality assets, iconography and visual targets.
• Working closely with designers and engineers to deliver the best possible user interface while staying within technical and aesthetic requirements.
• Participate in discussions around UI art workflows, tools, and pipelines, including the adoption of AI-assisted creative tools where appropriate.

Player Profile

• Demonstrable experience creating high-quality UI art and visual assets.
• Passionate about being an individual contributor, helping to shape the vision and deliver assets.
• Exceptional interface art and graphic design skills.
• Capable of adapting to a range of art styles and techniques.
• Experience in motion graphics and animation.
• Is proactive in seeking feedback from peers and leads.
• Supports others to do the same.
• Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proactively manages and communicates the workload to production and leads.

Extra Points

• Familiarity with UX design principles and user-centred thinking.
• Deep understanding of games is a requirement but experience working on games is not.
• Has created UI for at least one shipped AAA product.
• A clear portfolio of work that demonstrates previous projects and personal values.

Your Platform

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles including Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. Together, we aim to deliver world‑class gaming content that continues to set the bar for quality, innovation, and player engagement. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.sledgehammergames.com

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.

• We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast‑paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail].

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

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