Senior UI/UX Artist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Studio in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior UI/UX Artist for a South Africa-based game studio in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design and implement UI systems that are visually compelling and highly usable, working closely with designers, artists, and programmers to deliver polished in-game interfaces.

The role emphasizes user-centered design, scalable UI assets for multiple platforms, performance-conscious graphics, and iteration based on playtester feedback.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UI/UX design for games, with strong visual design.
• Portfolio showcasing game UI work and interactions.
• Strong understanding of usability and accessibility.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine and real-time UI assets.

Responsibilities

• Design wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for game UI.
• Create high-fidelity assets for menus, HUDs, icons, and buttons.
• Ensure UI is intuitive and aligns with the game aesthetic.
• Collaborate to define user flows and integrate with UI programmers.

Skills

UI/UX design

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

Unity/Unreal

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor's in Graphic Design or related

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe XD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic game studio renowned for its intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, is seeking a Senior UI/UX Artist for their location in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This role is pivotal in crafting user interfaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional and user-friendly, ensuring a seamless player experience. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and iteration of all UI elements, working closely with game designers, programmers, and artists. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, exceptional visual design skills, and a proven ability to create clean, modern, and engaging interfaces for games. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the user experience of innovative game titles.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for game user interfaces.
• Develop high-fidelity visual assets for all UI elements, including menus, HUDs, icons, and buttons.
• Ensure UI designs are intuitive, accessible, and align with the game's overall aesthetic and branding.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and game designers to define user flows and interaction patterns.
• Work with UI programmers to implement and test UI assets and functionality within the game engine.
• Iterate on UI designs based on playtester feedback and internal reviews.
• Maintain a consistent visual style across all UI elements.
• Optimize UI assets for performance across target platforms.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in UI/UX design for games.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong focus on game development.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD).
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles, usability, and accessibility.
• Excellent visual design skills, including typography, color theory, and layout.
• Experience with creating UI assets for game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine).
• Ability to create vector graphics and optimize them for real-time use.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Portfolio showcasing a range of UI/UX design work for games.
• Experience with animation or motion graphics for UI is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for project bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• A creative and collaborative studio environment in **Upington, Northern Cape**.
• Access to modern design software and hardware.
• Supportive team culture that values user experience.
• Career development opportunities within the company.