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Location: UK Remote or West Midlands Based – Birmingham
Employment: Full‑time Contractor
We welcome applicants that prefer to work from home – please let us know.
Role and Purpose
We are seeking a talented and creative Senior UI Artist to design and direct visually appealing, user‑friendly interfaces for our game development projects. You will collaborate with internal teams and co‑development partners to ensure an exceptional user experience.
Responsibilities
* Lead the creation of visually stunning and intuitive user interfaces for AAA game projects, following best practices in user‑centred design.
* Communicate and collaborate with development teams to establish and uphold the quality bar of the game’s UI, ensuring a consistent and cohesive visual identity.
* Create mock‑ups and prototypes using industry‑standard design tools, effectively communicating UI concepts and interactions.
* Help manage the day‑to‑day progress of UI development, supporting the team with project‑specific processes and problem‑solving.
* Build upon and champion best pipeline practices for asset creation, optimisation, and performance, ensuring artwork meets visual quality standards and runs smoothly across target platforms.
* Work with the Production team to support the planning of the UI requirements of our games.
* Lead by example, keeping an enthusiastic attitude for the project while motivating and supporting a diverse team.
* Participate in staff interviews, onboarding, mentorship programs and performance reviews, fostering skill development and artistic growth.
* Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and artistic techniques to continually push the boundaries of game art and contribute fresh ideas to the team.
Requirements
* Professional experience in a Senior art role for games, with a strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual design skills, a keen eye for detail and originality.
* High level of understanding of the UI Art creation and implementation pipeline for game engines.
* Highly proficient in relevant industry‑standard software, such as Photoshop, Figma, and Unreal Engine’s UMG.
* A creative eye and care for art direction in your own work and the work of your team.
* Excellent understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, colour theory, form and structure.
* Strong support‑focused interpersonal skills, able to communicate, collaborate and mentor effectively.
* Able to manage your time effectively, delegating and prioritising based on project need.
* A passion for gaming and a commitment to delivering visually stunning and captivating gaming experiences.
* Experience designing for multiple platforms.
* Proficiency in motion graphics and visual effects.
Desirable Skills
* An eye for graphic design, including logo and branding work.
* Skills in any adjacent areas such as illustration, 3D modelling, animation, or programming languages such as C++, C# or HTML.
* Knowledge of accessibility best practices and a passion for making gaming accessible.
Application & Portfolio
Please include your CV, portfolio and cover letter (optional) within your application. If your examples are from previous works with another studio, please ensure samples are cleared for release by copyright owners. Links to an online portfolio are preferable; otherwise we accept showreels via Dropbox or other secure sharing platforms.
Send your application to careers@flixinteractive.com
What We Offer
Based just outside Birmingham, Flix offers a friendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio. The team is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers that support one another in all aspects of development. If you have the drive and skills for making games and think you have what it takes to work within our team, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact
+44 (0) 1527 928 827
info@flixinteractive.com
+44 (0) 1527 958 177
careers@flixinteractive.com
GDPR Compliance
By applying for this job you’re authorising Flix Interactive to store your application information and distribute it to the appropriate inboxes of senior team members for eligibility review. Your application will be stored on a private cloud‑based system for processing. If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application, please email info@flixinteractive.com. Your request will be addressed within 30 days of receiving your email. Please note – in compliance with GDPR law, your data will be used for recruitment purposes only.
Equal Opportunity
Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status. We also encourage applications from under‑represented groups in the gaming industry.
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