UI Artist
- Role
- Design
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Enterprise
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No BS summary
Experienced UI Artist for mobile midcore games, working on Hero Wars Alliance. Must know game UI, visual design principles, Photoshop and Figma. Remote worldwide or office/relocation in Cyprus, Armenia, or Kazakhstan.
Core skills
Optional skills
REMOTE GLOBAL OR RELOCATION TO 3 SITES
Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark and Game Gears studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.
About your role
At Nexters, we create games that capture the hearts of millions of users worldwide. We are seeking an experienced and creative UI Artist to work on our flagship mobile project, Hero Wars Alliance. In this role, you won’t just be enhancing interfaces, you’ll be crafting a user experience that will stay with players for years to come.
You’ll be an integral part of the Nexters team, actively involved in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces that elevate the game to a new level. Working closely with game designers, you’ll have a significant impact on the overall gameplay experience, making it even more immersive and enjoyable.
What you’ll be doing
- Design and produce high-quality game UI assets, including HUDs, menus, meta-game screens, pop-ups, icons, buttons, and in-game overlays.
- Develop and maintain a cohesive UI visual style aligned with the game’s art direction, genre expectations, and target midcore audience.
- Collaborate closely with UX designers and game designers to transform wireframes and gameplay requirements into clear, readable, and engaging interfaces.
- Optimize UI visuals for multiple resolutions, aspect ratios, and device performance, especially on mobile platforms.
- Identify and proactively resolve visual, technical, or usability issues related to UI during development and post-launch.
We hope that you have
- Strong understanding of visual design principles: composition, color theory, typography, contrast, and visual hierarchy.
- Ability to create clear, readable, and aesthetically consistent UI for complex game systems and long play sessions.
- Experience designing UI for different game states: gameplay, meta, menus, pop-ups, tutorials, and live events.
- Skill in creating icons, UI elements, and interface graphics that communicate functionality intuitively.
- Understanding of genre conventions and player expectations in midcore games.
- Basic understanding of UI implementation concepts: anchors, layouts, states, layers, and resolution scaling.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and Figma
- Autonomy and Proactiveness: We value artists who take initiative and propose ideas without waiting for instructions
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Unity
What we offer
- HealthcareMedical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
- Work, life, and balanceWe offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
- SportsYou can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
- Relocation supportA relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
- Skills improvementLet's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
- Community & ESGWe are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.
Work format
In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.
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What you'll do
- Design and produce game UI assets including HUDs, menus, meta-game screens, pop-ups, icons, buttons, and in-game overlays
- Develop and maintain a cohesive UI visual style aligned with the game's art direction, genre expectations, and target midcore audience
- Collaborate with UX designers and game designers to turn wireframes and gameplay requirements into readable and engaging interfaces
- Optimize UI visuals for multiple resolutions, aspect ratios, and mobile device performance
- Identify and resolve visual, technical, or usability issues related to UI during development and post-launch
- Design and produce high-quality game UI assets including HUDs, menus, meta-game screens, pop-ups, icons, buttons, and in-game overlays
- Collaborate with UX designers and game designers to turn wireframes and gameplay requirements into clear, readable, and engaging interfaces
What they require
- Strong understanding of visual design principles: composition, color theory, typography, contrast, and visual hierarchy
- Ability to create clear, readable, and aesthetically consistent UI for complex game systems and long play sessions
- Experience designing UI for different game states: gameplay, meta, menus, pop-ups, tutorials, and live events
- Skill in creating icons, UI elements, and interface graphics that communicate functionality intuitively
- Understanding of genre conventions and player expectations in midcore games
- Basic understanding of UI implementation concepts: anchors, layouts, states, layers, and resolution scaling
- Autonomy and proactiveness
- Experienced and creative UI Artist
- Strong understanding of visual design principles including composition, color theory, typography, contrast, and visual hierarchy
- Experience designing UI for different game states including gameplay, meta, menus, pop-ups, tutorials, and live events
- Basic understanding of UI implementation concepts including anchors, layouts, states, layers, and resolution scaling
Benefits
- Healthcare or medical care compensation, including dental service
- Basic medical care program for family members when working from official locations
- Paid vacation days
- Sick leave
- Work from offices or from home
- Sports activities in official locations including yoga, football, and volleyball
- Relocation package for official locations
- Online English language courses
- Greek and Armenian language lessons for employees in Cyprus or Armenia
- Participation in game jams, hackathons, conferences, and meetups
- Support for employees' social initiatives and charity projects
- Sports activities in official locations, including yoga, football, and volleyball
- Support for game jams, hackathons, conferences, and meetups
Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes Nexters, Cubic Games, Royal Ark, and Game Gears studios.