Senior UI Artist Racing

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

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Greater London seeks a Senior UI Artist to shape engaging interfaces for award-winning mobile games. In this hybrid role, you will partner with designers and take full ownership of the UI journey, contributing to the world’s #1 drag-racing franchise. Ideal candidates will have strong visual design skills in Unity, experience in wireframing, and a collaborative spirit. Join a passionate team and help deliver fun and innovative gaming experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fully paid maternity/adoption leave

Pension plan with double matching

Private medical and dental insurance

Mental health support programs

Fitness reimbursement plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of visual identity.
• Hands-on implementation experience in-engine.
• Ability to tackle UX challenges.

Responsibilities

• Partner with designers to create functional interfaces.
• Oversee UI design from concept to completion.
• Ensure quality and usability of UI design.
• Collaborate with feature teams on asset delivery.
• Mentor junior UI artists.

Skills

Experience working in Unity

Visual design skills

Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator

Wireframing skills

Motion graphics skills

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe XD

Figma

After Effects

Job description

Level Up Your Career with Zynga!

At Zynga we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take‑Two Interactive our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times, connecting players in 175 countries through fun strategy and a little friendly competition.

From thrilling casino spins to epic strategy battles, mind‑bending puzzles and social word challenges our diverse game portfolio has something for everyone. Fan‑favorites and latest hits include FarmVille, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, Game of Thrones Slots, Casino Wizard of Oz Slots, Hit it Rich! Slots, Wonka Slots, Top Eleven, Toon Blast, Empires & Puzzles, Merge Dragons, CSR Racing, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, Match Factory and Color Block Jamplus many more!

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California our teams span North America, Europe and Asia working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you’re spinning, strategizing, matching or competing Zynga is where fun meets innovation and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

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.

We’re 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 world’s #1 drag‑racing franchise.

At Natural Motion you’ll be the visual voice of our interfaces: crafting intuitive, beautiful and responsive designs that connect players deeply with the action. You’ll 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 You’ll 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 white‑box prototypes to final visuals, motion graphics and in‑game implementation, you’ll 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 You’ll Love Working Here

At NaturalMotion creativity meets cutting‑edge technology. You’ll join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, experimentation and pushing what’s possible in mobile gaming.

We believe the best interfaces don’t just guide; they delight. If you’re ready to craft the next generation of game UI and shape experiences for millions of players around the world we’d 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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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications and work ethic – not on an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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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