UI artist

Flix; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio based just outside Birmingham is seeking a talented Senior UI Artist to create visually stunning user interfaces for AAA games projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong design skills, a solid understanding of the UI Art pipeline, and a passion for gaming. If you are ready to collaborate with a talented team and contribute to exceptional gaming experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a Senior art role for games with a strong portfolio.
• High understanding of the UI Art creation and implementation pipeline.
• Highly proficient in Photoshop, Figma, and Unreal Engine's UMG.
• Excellent understanding of art fundamentals including composition and colour theory.
• Strong support-focused interpersonal skills for communication and mentorship.
• Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
• Passion for gaming and commitment to delivering stunning experiences.
• Experience designing for multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and visual effects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces for AAA games.
• Collaborate with development teams to uphold the quality bar of the game's UI.
• Create mock-ups and prototypes using industry-standard design tools.
• Help manage day-to-day progress of UI development.
• Champion best practices for asset creation and performance.
• Support planning of UI requirements with the Production team.
• Motivate and support the team while keeping an enthusiastic attitude.
• Participate in staff interviews and mentorship programs.
• Stay updated with industry trends and contribute fresh ideas.

Job description

We are seeking a talented and creative Senior UI Artist to join our team. You'll be responsible for designing and directing the creation of visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces for our game development projects. You will collaborate closely with our internal teams and co-development partners to ensure that our games provide an exceptional user experience. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled UI artist who stays up to date with the latest design & art trends and technologies and possesses excellent visual design and communication abilities.,

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces for AAA games projects, following best practices in user‑centred design.
• Communicate and collaborate with development teams to establish and uphold the quality bar of the game's UI, ensuring a consistent and cohesive visual identity.
• Create mock-ups and prototypes using industry‑standard design tools, effectively communicating UI concepts and interactions.
• Help manage the day‑to‑day progress of UI development, supporting your team with project‑specific processes and problem‑solving.
• Build upon and champion best pipeline practices for asset creation, optimisation, and performance, ensuring artwork meets visual quality standards and runs smoothly across target platforms.
• Work with the Production team to support the planning of the UI requirements of our games.
• Lead by example, keeping an enthusiastic attitude for the project whilst motivating and supporting a diverse team.
• Participate in staff interviews, onboarding, mentorship programs and performance reviews, fostering skill development and artistic growth.
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and artistic techniques to continually push the boundaries of game art and contribute fresh ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a Senior art role for games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design skills, a keen eye for detail and originality.
• High level of understanding of the UI Art creation and implementation pipeline for game engines.
• Highly proficient in relevant industry‑standard software, such as Photoshop, Figma, and Unreal Engine's UMG.
• A creative eye and care for art direction in your own work and the work of your team.
• Excellent understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, colour theory, form and structure.
• Strong support‑focused interpersonal skills, able to communicate, collaborate and mentor effectively.
• Able to manage your time effectively, delegating and prioritising based on project need.
• A passion for gaming and a commitment to delivering visually stunning and captivating gaming experiences.
• Experience designing for multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in motion graphics and visual effects.

Desirable Skills

• An eye for graphic design, including logo and branding work.
• Skills in any adjacent areas such as illustration, 3D modelling, Animation, or programming languages such as C++, C#, or HTML.
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices and a passion for making gaming accessible.

Based just outside Birmingham, Flix offers a friendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio. The team is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers that support one another in all aspects of development.

If you have the drive and skills for making games and think you have what it takes to work within our team then we'd love to hear from you.