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Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how ...

Ten4

UI Designer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops ... designs to life * Join forces with other team members to provide support where UI will be needed

Ten4

UI Designer

Redwood City, CA

Ten4 works with some of the best ad agencies, start-ups, production studios, and video game shops ... designs to life * Join forces with other team members to provide support where UI will be needed

Anduril Industries

UI Designer

Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE JOB Anduril's Design Team is seeking a UI Designer to join our core team. You will be ... A portfolio demonstrating interface designs for software platforms, games, or relevant * Strong ...

Procter & Gamble

UX/UI Designer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

A P&G UI Designer will be responsible for: * Has strong skills in UI design and mid-advanced level ... Light Brand Guidelines experience P&G's freelancer opportunities are for project-based or other ...

C2 Technologies, Inc.

UI Designer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $100K/yr

UI Designer C² Technologies seeks a UI Designer to collaborate with instructional designers, web developers, and content editors to design responsive user interfaces for web-based training products.

C2 Technologies

UI Designer

Arlington, VA

$50K - $100K/yr

UI Designer C² Technologies seeks a UI Designer to collaborate with instructional designers, web developers, and content editors to design responsive user interfaces for web-based training products.

Collabera

User Interface (UI) Designer

New York, NY · On-site

The UI Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and UI Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products ...

Collabera

User Interface (UI) Designer

Phoenix, AZ

The UI Designer will work closely with an existing team of high performing UX Designers, User Experience Researchers, and UI Designers to create the user experience for the core journeys and products ...

Gunfire Games

Senior UI Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Experience designing UI for action-adventure, co-op, or shooter games. * Strong motion graphics or ... VFX skills for UI elements. * Experience with accessible UI design and creating interfaces that are ...

Epic Games

Senior Technical UI Designer

Cary, NC · On-site

Whether it's building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make ... What You'll Do As an experienced Senior Technical UI Designer, you will work closely with UX ...

Strong Tower Consulting

UI Designer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

We are looking for UI Designer to join our growing and positive team at a Fortune 500 Company. The ideal candidate must be a team player with a background in Consulting and Client Management. More ...

Anduril Industries

UI Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Minimum 5 years professional experience in UI/UX design, HCI ... A portfolio demonstrating interface designs for software platforms, games, or relevant * Strong ...

Applied Technical Systems

Title: UI Designer Position Summary: We are looking for a creative UI Designer to help us create, improve, and innovate the user-friendly interfaces that make our products successful.

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How much do freelance game ui designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance game ui designer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Game Ui Designer vs Freelance Game Artist?

AspectFreelance Game Ui DesignerFreelance Game Artist
Primary FocusDesigning user interfaces, menus, icons, and HUD elementsCreating visual art, characters, environments, and concept art
Skills & ToolsUI/UX design, graphic design, Adobe XD, FigmaDrawing, painting, Photoshop, illustration skills
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers and game designersWorks closely with art directors and game teams
Industry UsageCommonly hired for UI/UX tasks in game developmentHired for visual art and character design

While both roles involve visual creativity, a Freelance Game Ui Designer specializes in crafting user interfaces and interactive elements, whereas a Freelance Game Artist focuses on creating visual art and assets. Understanding these differences helps clients find the right freelancer for their specific project needs.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Game Ui Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team. As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how players interact with our games, ensuring that our interfaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Core Responsibilities
  • Influence overall UI art styles and creative direction through your work.
  • Create and implement UI artwork within defined look & feel.
  • Design and implement user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging.
  • Create vector artwork, iconography, and export rasterized assets that are high quality and optimized for the game.
  • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts.
  • Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine UI/UX designs.
  • Ensure consistency and adherence to UI/UX best practices across the game.
  • Optimize UI for different platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques into your work.

Core Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design within the video game industry.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
  • Experience implementing UI/UX in Unreal.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
  • Experience with responsive design and adaptive layouts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work in games.
  • Possess a strong graphic design background and/or understanding of design principles.
  • A strong understanding of systems design, UI style, layout, and 2D fundamentals.

Plus if...
  • Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements.
  • Knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games.

Description
  • Full-time job with benefits.
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeway.

The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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