Senior UI Artist (Gaming)

Location: Hybrid, three days per week at the Burnaby, British Columbia studio; candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian game development studio working on projects in the Minecraft universe, Destiny 2, Fallout 76, and unannounced IP.

What you will do

• Define the visual identity, aesthetic, and graphical language of in-game UI for an unannounced AAA project.
• Create high-fidelity target concepts, pre-visualizations, typography, compositions, and game-ready UI art.
• Explore multiple visual directions, develop creative concepts, and iterate rapidly based on feedback.
• Present and explain visual designs to stakeholders and project partners.
• Collaborate with UX Designers and Engineers to deliver visually appealing, intuitive, accessible, and performant interfaces.
• Share advanced toolset techniques and advocate for quality across the studio.

Requirements

• 5+ years of UI art experience in the gaming industry; AAA console/PC development experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience establishing UI visual direction from scratch and working independently with limited initial clarity.
• Portfolio demonstrating final production assets, creative ideation, concept explorations, high-fidelity mockups, typography, composition, and game-ready UI art.
• Expert proficiency with Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Clear verbal and visual communication skills, with experience explaining design decisions and presenting to stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emerging UI trends and technologies.
• Solid understanding of UX principles, player ergonomics, and game accessibility standards.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience acting as a team liaison, point of contact, or lead.
• Familiarity or working knowledge of Unreal Engine 5 and UMG.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with flexible hybrid arrangements and work-from-home options on certain projects.
• Annual bonus, up to 3% RRSP matching, comprehensive health benefits, and supportive maternity and parental leave.
• Three weeks of vacation leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and access to a free gym at the Burnaby studio.
• Learning opportunities through SkyBox University, the Guild Program, Lunch & Learns, and cross-discipline development.
• Collaborative, empowering culture with social events, game jams, group activities, and Employee Resource Groups supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Opportunity to contribute to industry-leading game titles.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and an up-to-date portfolio demonstrating UI art skills.