UI Artist (Game Development)

Location: Hybrid, Cambridge, UK; predominantly remote work is possible, but applicants must be based or willing to relocate within a comfortable commuting distance of the office for onsite attendance as required.

Company

hirify.global creates community-powered online games, including the RuneScape franchise and RuneScape: DragonWilds.

What you will do

• Create UI artwork and interface assets for menus, HUDs, icons, and interactive game features.
• Translate UX wireframes and flows into polished interfaces balancing aesthetics and usability.
• Implement or support UI implementation in Unreal Engine and provide annotated guidance for engineers.
• Maintain visual consistency through style guides and UI asset toolkits.
• Identify usability issues and iterate designs using player feedback, user testing, and creative direction.
• Collaborate with UX designers, game designers, artists, and engineers in design reviews and development.

Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrating polished UI work covering visual hierarchy, typography, iconography, and interface design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, including experience creating buttons, HUDs, menus, icons, and visual effects.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, UI implementation workflows, and asset optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles, colour theory, composition, accessibility, and user-centred design.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Permanent right to work in the UK without employer visa sponsorship is required.

Nice to have

• Motion graphics or UI animation experience using After Effects or engine animation tools.
• Illustration or concept design experience.
• Familiarity with Perforce.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and predominantly remote working options within commuting distance of the Cambridge office.
• Private healthcare, including a dental plan.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus and minimum 6% pension contributions.
• Life insurance and enhanced family leave from day one.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Inclusive workplace focused on collaboration, autonomy, learning, transparency, and player-centred game development.