Lead UI Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead UI Artist (Gamedev): Innovate AAA UI presentation for online multiplayer games with an accent on UI art style vision, asset production from concept to implementation, and team leadership. Focus on mentoring artists, establishing best practices and workflows, and integrating assets into game engines.

Location: San Mateo, California, United States (#LI-Onsite #LI-Hybrid)

Salary: $123,200–$182,360 per year

Company

Diverse team driven by passion for art, core values of inclusivity, growth, and innovation to build thrilling games.

What you will do

• Innovate standards for AAA UI presentation and visuals.
• Mentor and grow the team to produce high-quality UI art.
• Concept, iterate, and produce UI assets with Game & UX Designers from pre-viz to in-engine polish.
• Organize artistic efforts through leadership, iteration, and cross-functional implementation.
• Own UI Art Style development, ensuring consistency across the game.
• Set and follow UI Art best practices, workflows, and tooling to improve team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of high-quality interactive entertainment UI design.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in prototyping and design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Experience with game engines, UI systems, and production pipelines.
• Skilled in scripting, motion graphics/animation (3D as a plus).

Culture & Benefits

• 14 paid holidays, paid vacation (15-25 days) or discretionary time off, up to 10 paid sick days.
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs, family planning support, commuter benefits, fitness reimbursements.
• Bonus/equity potential, 401(K) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program.