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Freelance Game Ux Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

Nanobit, a Stillfront Group studio, is looking for a highly experienced freelance game balancer to ... the player experience cutting edge * Document and present your work through user stories ...

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Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Are you fascinated by IPs that blend genres and approach UX/UI in potentially novel ways? Are you ...

Senior UX/UI Design Lead

$173K - $259K/yr

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Are you fascinated by IPs that blend genres and approach UX/UI in potentially novel ways? Are you ...

Senior Engineer (UI)

El Segundo, CA

$138K - $172K/yr

Skills Knowledge and Expertise * 5 to 8+ years game programming experience and at least one shipped ... Passion for Game UI/UX * Excellent problem-solving, performance analysis and debugging skills

Freelance as a Full Stack Developer and Work from Home With FreeUp Hi! We're FreeUp! FreeUp is a ... Daily UX Designer job opportunities * Set your own hourly UX designer freelance rates (or fixed ...

Freelance as a Full Stack Developer and Work from Home With FreeUp Hi! We're FreeUp! FreeUp is a ... Daily UX Designer job opportunities * Set your own hourly UX designer freelance rates (or fixed ...

UI/UX Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Being a leadership role on a new game project (currently in concept phase), this position demands a ... Sourcing freelancers and external studios as needed. * Rapid-prototyping both in Figma and in Unity

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UI/UX Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Being a leadership role on a new game project (currently in concept phase), this position demands a ... Sourcing freelancers and external studios as needed. * Rapid-prototyping both in Figma and in Unity

Freelance - $70-$100/hr (1099) Embedded- Please review the salary ranges listed in the s, posted on ... Blink UX is a design consulting firm creating products that people use, love and remember. Blink ...

Freelance - $70-$100/hr (1099) Embedded- Please review the salary ranges listed in the s, posted on ... Blink UX is a design consulting firm creating products that people use, love and remember. Blink ...

Lead UX/Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The Lead UX/Game Designer will work across all of ABCmouse's game experiences: improving existing activities, ideating new features and mechanics, and creating live-service content--while keeping the ...

... game UX, user research, or related roles - Experience designing and running gameplay user research tests or user studies, including a mix of prototype testing, usability testing, surveys, and player ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance game ux 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.
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Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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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.