Mobile Game UI/UX Artist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Mobile Game UI/UX Artist based in Canada.

This is a senior creative role focused on shaping intuitive, expressive, and highly engaging interfaces for mobile games enjoyed by players around the world.

• Define and own the visual direction, layout, interaction patterns, and overall artistic quality of mobile game interfaces.
• Create high-fidelity 2D UI assets, icons, screens, menus, and interactive elements that are colorful, polished, intuitive, and optimized for mobile devices.
• Integrate 2D UI layers with 3D game assets while maintaining visual hierarchy, depth, readability, and a cohesive aesthetic.
• Build, scale, and maintain a component-driven UI design system in Figma, including reusable components, variants, variables, auto-layout structures, and responsive behaviors.
• Design modular and reusable UI components that account for mobile platform constraints and different screen sizes and aspect ratios.
• Create user flows, wireframes, mockups, interactive prototypes, and iconography that prioritize intuitive navigation, touch ergonomics, and engaging player interactions.
• Design interfaces for modern free-to-play meta systems, including progression tracks, Battle Passes, collection systems, rewards, and other engagement features.
• Collaborate closely with programmers, technical artists, producers, and other creative stakeholders to ensure designs are implemented accurately and retain their intended visual quality in-engine.
• Use generative AI and AI-assisted design tools to accelerate brainstorming, mood-board development, concept exploration, iteration, and asset generation.
• Maintain clear design documentation and communicate UI logic and design-system principles effectively to technical and creative teams.
• Contribute to UI animations, visual effects, and other implementation considerations where appropriate.
• Continuously refine the player experience by balancing visual excitement with clarity, usability, consistency, and performance.

• 10+ years of professional game-art experience, including at least 5 years specializing in UI/UX art.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional mobile game UI/UX work, including visual case studies or references from at least 2 shipped mobile titles.
• Excellent understanding of composition, color theory, typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and stylized 2D game-art production.
• Deep knowledge of mobile game UI principles, including touch interfaces, gesture controls, ergonomics, and iOS/Android design considerations.
• Strong understanding of free-to-play game meta systems such as Battle Passes, progression tracks, collection systems, and reward loops.
• Expert-level proficiency with Figma, including auto-layout, nested components, variables, variants, design systems, and interactive prototyping.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for high-fidelity asset creation, iconography, vectors, textures, and visual treatments.
• Proven experience creating and managing comprehensive UI design systems and style guides for complex games or digital products.
• Practical experience integrating AI-powered creative tools into design workflows, such as Figma AI, ComfyUI, Leonardo, or comparable solutions.
• Ability to combine strong artistic instincts with structured, scalable, and logically organized interface systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions and system logic clearly to developers, artists, producers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Nice to have: Working knowledge of Unity UI, UIElements, or UI Toolkit, particularly for design handoff and in-game implementation.
• Nice to have: Experience creating, lighting, or manipulating 3D assets for integration into 2D UI environments, preferably using Blender or 3ds Max.

• Remote-first and flexible working environment.
• Digital-nomad-friendly culture.
• Flexible schedule and location.
• Generous paid time off, where applicable.
• Paid birthday leave, where applicable.
• UAE visa sponsorship, where applicable.
• Opportunities for professional growth and access to learning resources.
• Creative freedom to influence game experiences and bring new ideas to life.
• Opportunity to work on games reaching a global player audience.
• Collaborative, feedback-driven team environment with a strong passion for gaming.