About the position
As a UI/UX Designer at Atomic Theory, you will play a critical role in creating intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces that enhance player engagement and elevate gaming experiences. Our team thrives in collaborative co-development environments, working seamlessly with design and engineering teams. You will prioritize accessibility and frictionless usability, ensuring all types of players can fully enjoy our partners' games. This role is ideal for experienced UI/UX designers with a deep understanding of game development pipelines and a passion for games themselves.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to deliver intuitive, engaging, and visually appealing user interfaces.
- Work hands-on in game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity) to implement, iterate, and optimize UI assets, systems, and layouts.
- Develop and maintain organized, scalable design systems that ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Lead UI design efforts on specific projects, providing creative direction and mentoring junior artists and designers.
- Partner with UI engineers, designers, and producers to integrate UI solutions seamlessly into gameplay and technical frameworks.
- Contribute to co-development workflows, fostering collaborative communication between in-house and external design teams.
- Advocate for accessibility and usability, ensuring designs are inclusive and frictionless for all types of players.
- Manage and maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while balancing creative and technical demands.
Requirements
- Experience designing UI/UX for AAA or independent game titles, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Deep understanding of game development pipelines, including direct experience implementing UI assets and layouts in game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, Godot).
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
- Ability to design, implement, and maintain robust UI systems, including screens, menus, HUDs, and features.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering immersive gaming experiences.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience leading the implementation of impactful features in shipped games.
- Experience working on globalisation, accessibility features, or live-service content.
- Knowledge of motion graphics, animation, and 3D design.
- Familiarity with modern industry trends in game development and UI/UX design.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
- Private Pension via Salary Sacrifice
- Optional Private Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
- Annual Research Credit for personal growth
- Professional Development opportunities including biannual reviews and internal tech talks
- Flexible working environment promoting work-life balance
- Family Friendly policies including 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave
- Weekly Team Lunches and snacks
- Fully Equipped Team Lounge with consoles and games
