Senior UI Artist at Miniclip
Company: Miniclip
Location: Derby, UK
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Salary: Not Disclosed
About the Role
Miniclip is seeking a talented Senior UI Artist to join its Art team at the Derby Games Development Studio. This role focuses on creating engaging and high-quality user interfaces for mobile games, contributing directly to player experience and game success.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a key role in shaping how millions of players interact with Miniclip’s games. This position is ideal for a creative professional passionate about UI/UX and mobile gaming.
Job Overview
- Design and implement intuitive and visually appealing UI for mobile games
- Collaborate with art, design, and development teams to solve user experience challenges
- Create wireframes, mockups, and polished UI assets
- Develop 2D and 3D UI elements including menus, icons, buttons, and transitions
- Ensure brand consistency and high-quality visual standards
- Contribute to overall game look and feel through UI design decisions
Key Responsibilities
- Design and refine user interfaces for mobile gaming experiences
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers and producers
- Produce GUI assets and marketing illustrations
- Maintain high attention to detail in color, composition, and layout
- Adapt to different visual styles depending on project requirements
- Take ownership of screen designs and UI systems
- Identify and resolve UI/UX issues efficiently
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in UI design for games or digital products
- Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Figma
- Strong ability to create wireframes and UI mockups
- Expertise in 2D/3D UI asset creation
- Deep understanding of modern UI trends in mobile gaming
- Knowledge of UX principles and mobile-friendly typography
- Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Fluent in English
- Passion for mobile games and entertainment
- Knowledge of Unity (preferred but not mandatory)
Education
No specific degree requirement mentioned. Relevant experience and a strong portfolio in UI/UX design are highly valued.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on globally recognized mobile games
- Collaborative and creative work environment
- Exposure to large-scale gaming projects with millions of users
- Career growth within a leading global gaming company
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility