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Junior UI Artist Jobs

Entry-level UI artist jobs from game studios worldwide. Junior interface design, icon art, HUD, and motion UI roles at AAA, indie, and mobile studios. Get every opening delivered the morning it posts.

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Junior UI Artist Roles We Cover

We curate every entry-level and junior UI artist position across game studios and mobile developers.

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Junior UI Artist

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Entry Level UI Artist

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UI Artist Intern

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Icon Artist

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Motion UI Artist

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Mobile UI Artist

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HUD Artist

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Associate UI Designer

Studios Hiring Junior UI Artists

We pull junior UI roles from AAA studios, mobile developers, and outsource companies.

King
Zynga
EA
Ubisoft
Riot Games
Gameloft
Keywords Studios
Virtuos
Unity Technologies
Supercell
+ Many More

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UI Artist Salary Guide

What you can expect to earn at each stage of a ui artist career in games.

Intern / Student
$32K – $48K
Junior UI Artist
$44K – $70K
Mid-Level UI Artist
$68K – $105K
Senior UI Artist
$90K – $138K

US market data. Mobile game studios and tech-adjacent companies often pay at the higher end for strong UI skills.

What Studios Look For in Junior UI Artists

The skills and portfolio qualities that get junior ui artists hired.

๐ŸŽจ Portfolio Essentials

  • Interface mockups with clear purpose
  • Icon sets with consistent style
  • In-engine implementation (if possible)
  • Motion UI animations or transitions
  • Mobile and PC screen examples

๐Ÿ”ง Core Software

  • Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Figma for wireframes and mockups
  • After Effects for motion UI
  • Unity UI or Unreal UMG basics
  • Adobe XD (bonus)

๐ŸŽฎ UI Fundamentals

  • Visual hierarchy and layout
  • Color theory and accessibility
  • Typography in game contexts
  • Icon readability at small sizes
  • Feedback loops and state design

โœ… What Gets You Hired

  • Portfolio with variety (icons, HUD, menus)
  • Work matched to mobile or PC game style
  • Clean, well-labelled presentation
  • Applying in the first 24-48 hours
  • Understanding of player-facing UX

Junior UI Artist Jobs FAQ

What does a junior UI artist do in games?
You design and create visual assets for game interfaces: health bars, menus, icons, HUDs, and loading screens. You work closely with UX designers and engineers to implement assets into the game engine.
Do UI artists need to code?
Not typically. Basic familiarity with Unity UI or Unreal UMG helps you implement your own assets, but deep programming is not expected at the junior level.
What software do junior UI artists use?
Photoshop and Illustrator for creating assets. Figma for wireframing and mockups. After Effects for motion UI. Unity or Unreal for implementation.
What salary can a junior UI artist expect?
Junior UI artist salaries in the US typically range from $44,000 to $70,000. Mobile game studios and tech-adjacent companies often pay at the higher end.
How do I build a portfolio for junior UI artist jobs?
Include interface mockups, icon sets, and any implemented UI work. Show both the static design and how it looks in-engine if possible. Mobile and PC screen examples show range. Quality and consistency over quantity.

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