Senior UI Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior UI Artist (GameDev): Defining and overseeing visual futures for global sports titles with an accent on architectural strategy, creative direction for broadcast look, and pipeline optimization. Focus on setting quality standards, mentoring UI artists, and solving complex data visualization challenges across multiple platforms.

Location: Melbourne’s Southbank and Adelaide CBD, Australia. This is an in-person, on-location, in-studio position. Applications will only be considered from those with existing Australian working rights. We cannot sponsor a working visa.

Company

hirify.global is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected game developers, specializing in high-quality sports simulations.

What you will do

• Define and establish the visual language for game titles, partnering with Art Director, UX, and UI Developers.
• Mentor the UI team and ensure high-concept designs are technically viable and executed to the highest standard.
• Design and oversee scalable UI systems and frameworks across multiple platforms and deep-sim sports titles.
• Define the “Broadcast Look” by creating high-fidelity overlays, HUDs, and motion graphics that rival professional TV sports presentations.
• Collaborate with UI Developers to refine the implementation pipeline, ensuring tools and assets are efficient.
• Set the quality bar for the UI team, provide feedback, and share knowledge to elevate craft.

Requirements

• 5+ Years in Games with at least one (ideally multiple) shipped AAA or high-fidelity titles in a UI-heavy role.
• Mastery of Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Expert-level understanding of typography, colour theory, and information hierarchy, particularly regarding complex data visualisation.
• Proven ability to take a project from initial UX wireframes through to final polished implementation.
• Existing Australian working rights are required.

Nice to have

• Deep familiarity with XAML, C#, or implementation within Unreal Engine/Unity.
• Advanced experience with After Effects or 3D software (Blender/Maya) to create dynamic interfaces.

Culture & Benefits

• Catered lunches provided by the studio, Monday to Thursday.
• Optional Breakfast and Dinner Fridays.
• Yearly Myki cards for Melbourne Studio employees.
• Professional development and training support.
• A social, collaborative culture in a centralised workplace.
• Commitment to diverse perspectives and backgrounds.