Game UI Artist

Job Description UI Designer Job Description Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India (On-site) About The Organisation This is a growing startup focused on delivering high-quality game art by combining skilled artists with efficient production processes. The team works closely with game studios to ensure smooth collaboration and minimal overhead. Artists are encouraged to grow into well-rounded game professionals who understand the full game-development workflow and how their work affects the final player experience. With a strong drive for excellence, the organisation aims to consistently exceed expectations while creating an environment where creativity and learning thrive. The team is led by experienced game art and production professionals who are committed to raising the standards of game art services. Job Summary We are looking for a skilled UI/UX Artist who can create intuitive, beautiful, and player-friendly interfaces for mobile and cross-platform game projects. Your work will shape the overall user experience and help make the game easy to navigate, engaging, and visually appealing. You will collaborate closely with designers, developers, and artists to convert gameplay ideas into polished and immersive UI. What You Will Do 1. UI Creation & Visual Design - Design high-quality UI components such as menus, HUDs, icons, pop-ups, and buttons that fit the games style. - Maintain a consistent visual language using proper layout, colour, and typography. 2. Cross-Team Collaboration - Work closely with game designers, developers, and art teams to ensure UI supports gameplay and functions smoothly. - Give feedback on features or mechanics that influence user experience. 3. UI Animation & Visual Feedback - Create animations and effects for UI elements (e.g., button interactions, loading indicators, notifications) to improve clarity and player feedback. 4. Style & Consistency - Follow and maintain design guidelines to ensure all UI components look cohesive across the game. 5. Performance Optimization - Ensure UI assets are optimised for different devices and platforms with attention to resolution, memory usage, and responsiveness. 6. Research & Quality Improvement - Stay updated with the latest UI/UX trends, tools, and techniques to keep the game experience modern and competitive. What We Are Looking For Skills & Experience - Experience in designing UI for games. - Strong skills in design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Figma. - Deep understanding of user-centred design principles. - Good knowledge of colour theory, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy. - Experience creating wireframes, user flows, mockups, and prototypes. - Experience in mobile or cross-platform UI design is an advantage. - Basic familiarity with game engines (Unity, Unreal) and 3D tools is a plus. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - A portfolio showing UI and UX design work for games or interactive products. Why Join - Work with a creative, passionate team that values innovation. - Experience the energy and flexibility of a startup environment. - Opportunity to work on diverse game projects with global quality standards. - Freedom to shape your career path and grow your skills. - A flat structure with minimal processes and fast decision-making. Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn. Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.