Lead UI Artist

About the role

We are a AAA‑focused video game studio with offices in Guildford, UK and Utrecht, Netherlands. We are seeking a Lead UI Artist to define the visual language of our upcoming title – from menus and HUDs to animated icons – and to mentor a team of UI artists.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert UI guidance, mentorship and support across the studio.
• Champion UI best practices, ensuring high visual quality, usability and technical implementation.
• Design and create high‑quality UI assets such as menus, HUDs, icons, buttons, animations and interactive elements.
• Develop and improve UI workflows, pipelines, style guides and best‑practice documentation.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers and producers to solve complex UI challenges and deliver polished player experiences.
• Support UI implementation in Unreal Engine, balancing creative goals with performance constraints.
• Advocate for strong user experiences, accessibility and usability throughout the project.

Required profile

• Significant professional experience in UI development across the full game development lifecycle, preferably on AAA projects.
• Proven track record leading UI delivery, mentoring team members and driving quality across the discipline.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and player‑centred design.
• Excellent visual design skills, including typography, layout, colour theory and interaction design.
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and fostering a high‑performing creative environment.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Adobe XD (or equivalent UI design tools).
• Experience implementing UI in Unreal Engine using UMG.
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages such as HTML, CSS, XML or XAML.

What we offer

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days on‑site per week).
• Holiday Accrual Scheme.
• International AAA game projects with access to cutting‑edge hardware.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private Healthcare Plan including dental and eye care.
• Pension plan, life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Regular team incentives and social events.