2D Artist

We are looking for a talented and creative UI/UX & 2D Artist to help shape the visual identity and player experience.

Working closely with the Game Director and programming team, you will design intuitive, visually distinctive user interfaces and create original 2D artwork that complements the game's gothic, handcrafted aesthetic.
The ideal candidate combines strong UI/UX design principles with illustration skills, creating interfaces that feel like a natural extension of the game's world rather than conventional game menus.
Our visual direction emphasises atmospheric, storybook-inspired design, incorporating aged materials, subtle imperfections, expressive illustrations and carefully considered typography.
You will be responsible for developing a consistent visual language across menus, inventory systems, interaction prompts and other interface elements while ensuring that information remains clear, accessible and easy to navigate.
This role offers meaningful creative input into both the visual presentation and usability of the game's interface.
Responsibilities

• Design visually distinctive and intuitive user interfaces for Unreal Engine 5.
• Create UI layouts, wireframes, mockups and visual design specifications.
• Design the main menu, pause menu, settings screens and other interface elements.
• Develop the visual design of the inventory system, including item slots, selection states and item information.
• Create original 2D illustrations for inventory items, icons and interface assets.
• Design interaction prompts, contextual indicators and other gameplay UI elements.
• Establish consistent typography, colour palettes, visual hierarchy and interface styling.
• Create decorative UI elements, textures, borders and graphical details that reinforce the game's handcrafted aesthetic.
• Design subtitle presentation and other narrative interface elements with readability in mind.
• Consider accessibility, screen resolution and controller or keyboard-and-mouse navigation.
• Collaborate with programmers to ensure designs can be implemented efficiently using Unreal Engine 5 UMG.
• Prepare, export and organise production-ready UI assets for integration into the game.
• Review implemented interfaces and provide feedback on usability, consistency and visual quality.
• Maintain consistency with the project's established artistic direction.

What We're Looking For

• Strong portfolio demonstrating UI/UX design and 2D artwork.
• Experience designing interfaces for video games or interactive applications.
• Good understanding of visual hierarchy, layout, typography, colour and usability.
• Ability to create stylised illustrations, icons and interface graphics.
• Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Krita or equivalent software.
• Understanding of game UI workflows and asset preparation.
• Ability to translate gameplay requirements into clear, intuitive interface designs.
• Experience creating cohesive visual styles across multiple interface screens.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working remotely within a small independent development team.
• Passion for gothic horror, dark fantasy and atmospheric visual design.