Job description
ABOUT THIS POSITION
We’re hiring a creative and experienced UI Artist to help evolve and enhance our games user interface. This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for visual design, solid UI/UX fundamentals, and a passion for collaborative problem-solving in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a UI Artist, you’ll work closely with the UI Art Lead, Principal UI Artist, game designers, and UI programmers to design, implement, and polish UI elements that align with our games established visual identity and adhere to its technical constraints. You’ll also contribute to the evolution of the game’s interface by helping define new visual styles where needed. Strong technical troubleshooting skills are highly valued in this role.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum 5 years of professional experience in UI/UX design, ideally with experience from AAA game development or equivalent
- A portfolio that demonstrates strong UI/UX fundamentals, screen layout, and iconography design
- Proven experience collaborating with UI programmers and conveying clear, actionable design feedback
- Proficiency in UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD or Figma, with the ability to create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and visual layouts for in-game interfaces
- Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Familiarity with Jira, Basecamp, and Perforce version control
- Experience creating game-ready UI assets optimized for performance
- Exceptional design problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and navigate complex systems independently
- Strong grasp of design principles, including color theory, layout, typography, and visual hierarchy
- Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities and iterative workflows
- Strong organizational and technical troubleshooting abilities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively give and receive constructive feedback, as well as clearly convey design concepts and ideas to internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the project.
- Passion for video games and a strong interest in player experience
PREFERRED EXTRAS
- Experience with Lua scripting
- Knowledge of Flash animation techniques
- Familiarity with working in game engines
- Experience creating FX and materials specifically for UI
- Proficiency in Blender or other 3D software
- Background in motion design and animation principles (After Effects)
“ Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games’ multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio’s most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like _Warframe_ and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.
Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.
