Senior UI Artist Racing

NaturalMotion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio in London is seeking a Senior UI Artist to create intuitive and beautiful designs for their mobile games. The role involves partnering with designers, from concept to completion, to deliver high-quality user interfaces. Candidates should have experience in Unity, a strong visual design sense, and advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator. The position offers a hybrid work environment with competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Fitness reimbursement plan

Flexible working hours

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience working in Unity.
• Strong sense of visual design and readability.
• Proven ability to define a cohesive visual identity.
• Expertise in motion graphics.
• Hands-on experience implementing assets directly in-engine.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers to translate creative visions into interfaces.
• Own the UI design journey from concept to final visuals.
• Ensure UI meets high visual and usability standards.
• Collaborate with feature teams to deliver high-fidelity assets.
• Mentor and inspire junior UI artists.

Skills

Unity

Visual design

Iconography

Typography

Motion graphics

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

Figma

UX design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

Figma

After Effects

Premiere

Job description

Who We Are :

At NaturalMotion we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as one of the UKs Best Places to Work in games for eight consecutive years and were proud to be part of the Zynga and Take-Two Interactive family.

We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role you will work 3 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home.

Position Overview :

Our Racing business is responsible for the CSR Racing franchise including the #1 racing game on mobile CSR2 and the groundbreaking next installment CSR3. We are one of the most ambitious successful and creatively inclusive studio groups in the world. Based across two locations London and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse humble straightforward and ambitious talent aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career.

Were looking for a Senior UI Artist with passion creativity and a sharp eye for detail to help shape the future of our award-winning games including the worlds #1 drag racing franchise.

At Natural Motion youll be the visual voice of our interfaces : crafting intuitive beautiful and responsive designs that connect players deeply with the action. Youll collaborate closely with our Art Director Designers Tech Leads and other artists to build stunning interfaces that not only look great but feel effortless to use.

This is your chance to take ownership of visual language push creative boundaries and help define how millions of players experience our games.

What Youll Do :

• Bring ideas to life : Partner with designers to translate creative visions into sleek functional interfaces that elevate the gameplay experience.
• Design from concept to completion : From Whitebox prototypes to final visuals motion graphics and in-game implementation youll own every step of the UI journey.
• Champion quality : Provide artistic and technical feedback to the team ensuring our UI meets the highest visual and usability standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines : Work hand-in-hand with feature teams to deliver high-fidelity assets that look amazing and run efficiently across all platforms.
• Mentor and inspire : Support and guide other UI artists sharing knowledge and elevating the craft across the studio.
• Be the voice of UI : Present work confidently contribute ideas and bring inspiration from across the worlds of design gaming and beyond.

Why Youll Love Working Here

At NaturalMotion creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Youll join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration experimentation and pushing whats possible in mobile gaming.

We believe the best interfaces dont just guide; they delight. If youre ready to craft the next generation of game UI and shape experiences for millions of players around the world wed love to hear from you.

What You Bring :

• Experience working in Unity.
• A strong sense of visual design with mastery of composition clarity and readability across multiple device types.
• Proven ability to define and maintain a visual identity that feels cohesive and brand-aligned.
• Expertise in iconography typography and motion. You understand how each detail influences the players experience.
• Advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator (bonus points for After Effects and Premiere).
• Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using Adobe XD Figma or similar tools.
• A knack for motion graphics that bring energy and flow to the interface.
• Confidence tackling UX challenges improving accessibility and reducing friction for players.
• Hands-on experience implementing assets directly in-engine understanding both the creative and technical sides of UI.
• A track record of shipped mobile and / or console titles.
• Excellent communication organization and time management skills and a can-do collaborative attitude.

Bonus Points :

• Understanding of accessibility design principles and how to make games inclusive for all players.

What We Offer You :

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days
• 6 months fully paid maternity / adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies)
• Pension plan with a double matching employer contribution
• Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Life insurance personal accident insurance and income protection
• Mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies)
• Fitness reimbursement plan worth 600 per annum
• Flexible working hours
• Weekly happy hours seasonal parties and monthly social events
• Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Python,3ds Max,Anatomy Knowledge,Computer Graphics,Perforce,Zbrush,Unreal Engine,Maya,Adobe Photoshop,Scripting,Unity,Color Theory

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1