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UI Artist Jobs in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest game art hub in the US. Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac all hire UI artists here.

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UI Artist Roles in Los Angeles

We curate ui artist positions from game studios across Los Angeles.

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Junior UI Artist

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UI Artist

Senior UI Artist

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Lead UI Artist

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UI/UX Designer

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HUD Artist

Motion UI Artist

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Mobile UI Artist

Los Angeles Game Studios Hiring UI Artists

LA is home to some of the world's biggest game studios. UI artists here work on AAA console titles, mobile games, and live-service platforms.

Riot Games
Activision Blizzard
Naughty Dog
Santa Monica Studio
Insomniac Games
EA LA
NetEase LA
Hundreds More

UI Artist Salary Ranges in Los Angeles

What ui artist roles pay at Los Angeles game studios.

Junior $48K - $68K
Mid-Level $72K - $100K
Senior $105K - $145K
Lead $140K - $185K

*Figures in USD. California state income tax up to 13.3% applies. High cost of living in LA.

What Los Angeles Studios Look For in UI Artists

Los Angeles game studios are competitive. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core UI Skills

  • Figma and Adobe XD proficiency
  • Photoshop and After Effects
  • UI prototyping and wireframing
  • Typography and font systems
  • Accessibility-aware design

🎮 Game Engine UI

  • Unity UI Toolkit
  • Unreal UMG and Slate
  • Motion design integration
  • HUD layout systems
  • Real-time UI performance

💼 Portfolio Requirements

  • Shipped game UI in portfolio
  • Mobile game UI examples
  • Motion and animation samples
  • Functional in-engine mockups

🚀 Stand Out

  • Functional UI mockups in engine
  • UI animation reels
  • Cross-platform UI experience
  • Style guide documentation

UI Artist Jobs in Los Angeles FAQ

What UI artist jobs are available in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles studios hire Junior UI Artists, Senior UI Artists, Lead UI Artists, HUD Artists, and UI/UX Designers. Studios like Riot Games, Activision Blizzard, Naughty Dog, and Insomniac regularly post UI roles.
What salary can a UI artist expect in Los Angeles?
UI artist salaries in Los Angeles range from $48K-$68K for junior roles to $140K-$185K for lead positions. Senior UI artists typically earn $105K-$145K. California state income tax up to 13.3% applies.
Do I need to relocate to work at an LA game studio?
Many LA studios offer hybrid or remote options, but most prefer on-site collaboration, especially for senior and lead roles. Riot Games, Naughty Dog, and Santa Monica Studio all have strong on-site cultures.
What tools do LA studios expect UI artists to know?
Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, and After Effects are standard. For game UI, proficiency in Unity UI Toolkit or Unreal UMG is expected. Mobile game UI experience is a plus at studios like King and NetEase LA.
How do I find UI artist jobs at LA game studios?
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