Senior UI Artist

Lighthouse Games

Senior UI Artist collaborating with artists and developers to innovate game user interfaces at Lighthouse Games. Creating stunning UI assets and maintaining artistic quality across projects.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRoyal Leamington Spa • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UI design for games, with a strong portfolio showcasing diverse styles and a solid understanding of user-centered design principles. Proficient in industry-standard design tools and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to create engaging player experiences.

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UI Design for GamesAdobe Creative SuiteFigmaUnreal EngineUnity

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Hard Skills

UI/UX Design PrinciplesWireframingPrototypingMotion GraphicsAnimation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Game EnginesUI Style Guides

Industry Keywords

AAA GamesIndie GamesPlayer ExperienceUser-Centered DesignGame Design

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with a talented team of artists, game designers, and developers to create ground-breaking and genre-defining player experiences for our games.
Innovate, design and implement user interface solutions, delivering a frictionless player experience.
Provide artistic guidance to junior team members ensuring high-quality UI concepts.
Create high-quality and visually stunning UI assets, icons, and animations.
Create wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to present UI concepts and iterate based on feedback.
Collaborate with game design, art direction, and development teams to understand project requirements.
Design, create, and implement industry-leading UI elements including menus, HUDs, icons, buttons, and other interactive components.
Work with engineers to implement screens and assets into the game engine considering performance and technical constraints.
Develop and maintain UI style guides and documentation for consistency across projects.
Work closely with the UI team, play testers, and game designers to refine user interactions and flows.
Develop animation and motion graphics for UI elements to create fluid and premium UX.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, UI/UX best practices, and advancements in game UI design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A proven track record as a UI artist in the games industry, with demonstrable experience on AAA or successful indie game titles.
A portfolio showcasing exceptional UI design skills and a diverse range of styles and approaches.
A strong understanding of UI/UX design principles and how they apply to games.
Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
Adept with motion graphics and animation, elevating the quality and feel of the player experience.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to give detailed and helpful feedback to team members.
A passion for video games and an understanding of player psychology and behaviours.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience working with modern game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine, Unity etc).

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Bonus Scheme
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare