Senior UI Artist
Summary
Senior UI Artist at a game studio building a next-generation AAA sports simulator: designs UI screens, HUDs, widgets and animations in Figma and After Effects, then implements and optimizes them in Unreal Engine 5, while shaping the game's UI visual style and improving production pipelines.
SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY.GAMES, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft, and EA Sports. We are currently working on a large-scale AAA title planned for release in 2028–2029.
About this Position
SportSpired Games is looking for a Senior UI Artist to create high-quality, visually engaging interfaces for our next-generation AAA sports simulator.
In this role, you will take ownership of complex UI features, from visual design and animation to implementation in Unreal Engine 5. You will help shape the game’s visual identity, improve UI production workflows, and collaborate closely with UX Designers, Engineers, and Artists to deliver polished, intuitive player experiences.
Responsibilities
Own complex UI tasks, coordinate work within the team, and ensure high-quality delivery on schedule
Design and create UI screens, HUD elements, widgets, and visual assets in Figma and Unreal Engine 5
Define and evolve the visual style of the game’s UI, ensuring consistency with the overall art direction
Implement UI layouts and assets in Unreal Engine 5, including screen assembly, widget setup, and technical adaptation
Create and refine UI animations, transitions, and visual effects
Develop and improve UI production pipelines, tools, and workflows to increase team efficiency
Optimize UI assets and implementation to meet performance and platform requirements
Collaborate with UX Designers, Technical Artists, Engineers, and other disciplines to align UI solutions with gameplay and technical requirements
Review and test UI in-game, identify visual and usability issues, and iterate based on team and player feedback
Contribute to UI/UX discussions and propose solutions that improve readability, usability, and visual quality
Requirements
3+ years of professional experience as a UI Artist in the game industry, with a strong understanding of AAA quality standards
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5, including UMG, widgets, and in-engine UI implementation
Strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar tools)
Experience creating UI animations and visual effects using After Effects, Figma, and Unreal Engine 5
Experience building and presenting interactive prototypes in Figma
Strong understanding of UX principles, visual hierarchy, readability, and player interaction
Experience designing, improving, and adapting UI production pipelines
Understanding of UI optimization, technical constraints, and performance requirements
Ability to manage complex tasks, coordinate work, and maintain quality standards
Strong communication skills and ability to clearly explain UI requirements to Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders
Willingness to explore and adopt new tools and technologies
Nice to Have
Experience working on a shipped AAA title
Experience with UX research and player data analysis
Basic programming or scripting knowledge (HTML, CSS, C++, or Unreal Engine Blueprints)
Experience with 3D tools such as Maya, Cinema 4D, or Blender