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Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UI/UX Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

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 ...

PlayStation Global

Senior 3D UI Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... UI Artist to join our UI team on a short-term contract basis to help bring our current project ... Join us in creating legendary games with PlayStation. Responsibilities * 3D Rendering & Asset ...

PlayStation Global

Senior 3D UI Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... UI Artist to join our UI team on a short-term contract basis to help bring our current project ... Join us in creating legendary games with PlayStation. Responsibilities * 3D Rendering & Asset ...

Zynga

UI/UX Designer - Poker

Austin, TX

Partner with technical artists and engineers to implement visual UI assets, prefabs, and design systems into the game engine effectively. * Asset Production: Consistently produce clean, optimized ...

Unbroken Studios

Senior Engineer (UI)

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$138K - $172K/yr

Comfortable working closely with designers and artists on the implementation of UI/UX menus, features and systems * Proficiency in C/C++ * Passion for Game UI/UX * Excellent problem-solving ...

Zynga

UI/UX Designer - Poker

Austin, TX · On-site

Partner with technical artists and engineers to implement visual UI assets, prefabs, and design systems into the game engine effectively. * Asset Production: Consistently produce clean, optimized ...

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Front-end Engineer (UI Engineer)

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $137K/yr

You are an experienced game development professional, eager to be a key contributor. Our software is built in Unreal Engine 4, and we are using the Coherent library for UI. The Coherent UE ...

Apex Systems

Unreal XD Tech

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$61.25 - $79.50/hr

This role focuses on implementing polished and responsive UI systems inside Unreal Engine, working closely with UX designers, UI artists, and gameplay teams to bring menus, HUDs, navigation systems ...

teamLFG

Senior UX/UI Design Lead

OR · On-site +1

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 ...

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Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $198K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... What We Need: We're seeking a Lead UI Engineer, to provide tech direction for our AAA multiplayer ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

31st Union

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $198K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... What We Need: We're seeking a Lead UI Engineer, to provide tech direction for our AAA multiplayer ...

31st Union

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$133K - $198K/yr

WE ARE GAME MAKERS Who We Are: We are a diverse team of developers driven by a passion for our art ... What We Need: We're seeking a Lead UI Engineer, to provide tech direction for our AAA multiplayer ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX

Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including ... Create concepts that work with existing game UI aesthetic. * Create illustrations that are pre ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for game ui artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Game UI Artist do?

A Game UI Artist is responsible for designing the visual elements of a game's user interface, including menus, HUDs, icons, and interactive components. They work closely with UX designers, game designers, and developers to ensure that UI elements are both aesthetically appealing and functional. Their role involves creating wireframes, mockups, and final assets while considering player experience and accessibility. Strong graphic design skills, knowledge of industry tools, and an understanding of game development processes are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game UI Artist?

To thrive as a Game UI Artist, you need a strong background in visual design, user interface principles, and proficiency with industry-standard graphics software such as Adobe Creative Suite or Sketch. Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine and experience exporting UI assets for integration is often required, while certifications in digital art or game design can be beneficial. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills help you work closely with game designers, developers, and other artists to deliver a cohesive product. These capabilities ensure UI elements are visually compelling, intuitive, and seamlessly blended with gameplay to enhance overall user experience.

What does a typical day look like for a Game UI Artist?

A typical day for a Game UI Artist involves designing and refining interface elements such as menus, HUDs, and icons, while collaborating regularly with game designers and developers to ensure the UI supports gameplay and narrative goals. You can expect to attend team meetings, review feedback from stakeholders or playtesters, and iterate on designs accordingly. Much of the work is digital and may involve asset creation, prototyping, or implementing visuals into the game's engine. Game UI Artists also frequently participate in brainstorming sessions to solve usability challenges and contribute to maintaining visual consistency across the project.

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Infographic showing various Game Ui Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Lead Game UI/UX 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.

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