UI/UX Artist at Atomhawk
Preference for hybrid working from our Newcastle studio (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in-studio) remote working can also be considered in the UK.
As UI/UX Artist at Atomhawk, you’ll design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for AAA games and work with a variety of clients across the video game and entertainment industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Design clear, intuitive user interfaces for PC and console, balancing usability, functionality, and visual polish.
- Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to explore ideas and communicate design intent.
- Produce polished UI assets, including icons, menus, and HUD elements, that support and enhance the player experience.
- Work closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to bring UI into the game engine and ensure it works well in context.
- Refine and iterate on designs based on feedback from the team, playtest insights, and UX best practices.
- Help maintain a consistent visual language and user experience across screens, features, and platforms.
- Keep up to date with relevant UI/UX trends, tools, and workflows.
Job Requirements
- A portfolio showing experience as a UI/UX Artist in game development.
- Experience working with Unreal, Unity, or in-house engines implementing menus, HUDs, and other UI components.
- Strong proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- A solid understanding of UX principles, usability, accessibility, and player-centred design.
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with different disciplines.
Job Benefits
Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That's why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.
My Money:
- Flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, benefits hub, payroll giving, an employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, car loans and bicycles.
My Lifestyle:
- Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday day off, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year) and options to buy or sell up to a week of annual leave*.
My Health and Wellbeing:
- Dental insurance*, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (remote GP, mental health, physio, nutrition, lifestyle coaching and medical second opinions), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.
My Development:
- Structured Personal Development, regular appraisals and 5 learning days per annum.
Extra Perks:
- A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, studio days out (family welcome), studio-led social activities (game jams, yoga, quizzes, life drawing and more), sabbaticals (at 10 years service) and annual gaming subscription.
- *Opt-in benefits (part of your flexible benefits options).
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UI/UX Artist in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Atomhawk
Atomhawk is an exceptional employer that fosters a creative and collaborative work environment, allowing UI/UX Artists to thrive in both studio and remote settings. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to influence cutting-edge game design while working alongside talented professionals in the vibrant city of Newcastle. The company values accessibility and player-centric design, ensuring that your contributions are meaningful and impactful in the gaming industry.
