Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you’ll create the best work of your career within a collaborative, hybrid working environment. You’ll learn from the best and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.
We are looking for a talented and experienced UI Artist to join our creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing intuitive user interfaces that not only look fantastic but also enhance the gameplay experience. Your artistic vision and technical skills will be key in creating engaging interactions for our players.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement user interfaces across various gaming platforms, focusing on usability and visual appeal
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and detailed mockups that clearly convey design concepts and functionality
- Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers to ensure seamless integration of UI design within the game engine
- Develop icons, text, menus, and HUD elements that enhance player interaction and experience
- Iterate on UI designs based on team feedback, user testing results, and industry best practices
- Maintain consistency in style, quality, and user experience across all interfaces
- Stay updated with the latest trends in UI/UX design to continually improve our game
Requirements
- Proven experience as a UI Artist in game development
- A strong portfolio showcasing comprehensive UI design work
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma
- Solid understanding of iconography, typography and design layout
- Familiarity with UI animation techniques is highly desirable
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
- A passion for video games and an appreciation for aesthetics and user engagement
Desirable:
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Use of photography for Design Layout
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
Skills Required
- Proven experience as a UI Artist in game development
- A strong portfolio showcasing comprehensive UI design work
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or Figma
- Solid understanding of iconography, typography and design layout
- Familiarity with UI animation techniques
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse team
- A passion for video games and an appreciation for aesthetics and user engagement
What We Do
Lighthouse is a game development company, and our ambition is to create a studio that embodies what it means to be at the bleeding edge of video game development – a studio that enables developers to create the best work of their career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. We are a home for ambitious developers who value collaboration and possess a determination to deliver quality. We want talent to flourish in our state-of-the-art studio and welcome experienced developers with a passion for mentoring. Our studio is a great environment for new talent to grow and develop their careers because they will be part of an outstanding studio with a long, bright future, where they can learn from the best. As a growing AAA development studio, we are actively searching for talent and by joining Lighthouse you will work with some of the leading lights in AAA game development, who will support you in creating the best work of your career in an environment which fosters openness and respect.
