Experienced UI Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Experienced UI Designer (Gamedev): Shaping the user experience of upcoming game projects with an accent on end-to-end feature development from wireframes to final art. Focus on producing high-quality UI art, promoting user-centered solutions, and mentoring junior designers to elevate studio standards.

Location: Full in-studio or hybrid (minimum 3 days per week) in Cambridge, UK. Relocation support is available.

Company

An independent video game developer and publisher known for immersive management simulation games.

What you will do

• Oversee the design of key UI features in collaboration with the UI Lead.
• Build features from the ground up, including wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mock-ups.
• Create production-ready UI art and icons to enhance overall visual appeal.
• Develop user-centered solutions based on UX standards to solve usability problems.
• Mentor and guide junior UI designers to grow team capabilities and refine processes.

Requirements

• Strong experience with a full game UI pipeline.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality UI features across multiple shipped game projects.
• Proficiency in modern design tools, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Ability to manage a feature from concept to completion.
• Deep understanding of UI's role within the broader game experience.
• Must be based in or able to relocate to Cambridge, UK.

Nice to have

• Experience with HTML/CSS.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a success-based annual bonus and share option schemes.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and a focus on healthy work/life balance.
• Private family healthcare and life assurance.
• Practical perks including flexitime, subsidized catering, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Relocation support package available for those moving to the UK.