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UI Artist

Posted 1 day ago by SkillSearch

About the role

As a UI Artist, you will be responsible for creating, implementing and maintaining high-quality user interface assets and seasonal event content.

A key focus of the role will be reskinning existing live-ops events and features to align with seasonal themes and special in-game moments, ensuring players experience fresh and visually engaging content throughout the year.

You'll collaborate closely with Design, Art and Development teams to create polished interfaces that maintain visual consistency while enhancing usability and player engagement.

UI art creation

  • Design and produce high-quality 2D UI assets.
  • Create visually appealing interface elements, icons, buttons and promotional assets.
  • Ensure all artwork aligns with the game's established visual style.
  • Maintain a high level of quality, polish and consistency across all player-facing content.

LiveOps & seasonal content

  • Create seasonal and event-based visual updates.
  • Reskin existing game features and live events for holidays, special occasions and themed campaigns.
  • Adapt existing assets while preserving usability and visual clarity.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver engaging seasonal experiences on schedule.

UI integration

  • Implement and integrate UI assets into the game.
  • Work closely with developers and designers to ensure assets function correctly in-game.
  • Support testing, iteration and optimisation of implemented content.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve visual implementation issues where required.

Creative collaboration

  • Work closely with:
  • UI/UX Designers
  • Game Designers
  • Developers
  • Artists
  • LiveOps teams
  • Participate in feedback sessions and creative reviews.
  • Contribute ideas that improve both visual quality and player experience.
  • Help evolve the game's visual presentation while remaining consistent with established art direction.

Asset maintenance & optimisation

  • Update and maintain existing UI content.
  • Organise and manage art assets efficiently.
  • Ensure quality standards are maintained across all releases.
  • Support ongoing visual improvements and feature updates.

Essential experience

  • Professional experience as a UI Artist in games or interactive products.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 2D artwork and UI design.
  • Experience creating player-facing content for live products.
  • Experience working within established art styles and visual guidelines.
  • Proven experience supporting live-service content updates.

Technical skills

  • Strong 2D art and illustration skills.
  • Experience creating production-ready UI assets.
  • Understanding of UI implementation pipelines.
  • Ability to create assets that balance aesthetics with usability.
  • Strong knowledge of composition, colour, typography and visual hierarchy.

LiveOps experience

  • Experience creating themed or seasonal content for live games.
  • Understanding of event-driven content pipelines.
  • Ability to rapidly adapt and refresh existing content.
  • Experience supporting frequent content releases and updates.

Personal qualities

  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Passion for creating polished player experiences.
  • Collaborative and feedback-driven approach.
  • Comfortable working within an established visual style.
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  • Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Nice to have

  • Mobile games industry experience.
  • Experience working on live-service titles.
  • UI animation and motion design skills.
  • Experience using game engines for UI implementation.
  • Familiarity with LiveOps workflows and content pipelines.
  • Interest in seasonal event design and player engagement strategies.

Success in this role

  • Seasonal events are visually fresh, appealing and delivered on schedule.
  • UI assets meet high standards of quality and consistency.
  • Player-facing content enhances engagement and overall experience.
  • LiveOps updates are integrated smoothly and efficiently.
  • The visual identity of the game remains strong while continuously evolving.

Why join?

  • Contribute to one of the world's most successful live-service mobile games.
  • Create content seen and enjoyed by millions of players globally.
  • Work alongside a talented and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
  • Play a key role in seasonal events and ongoing live content.
  • Gain exposure to large-scale LiveOps production and player engagement strategies.
  • Join a studio known for quality, creativity and player-first thinking.
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
London
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
Design & UX
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

Take-Home Pay

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