UI Artist Jobs in Toronto
Browse UI artist job openings in Toronto. Game studios hiring for interface design, HUD systems, and UX work. Toronto is one of North America’s fastest-growing game development hubs with multiple AAA studios.
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UI Artist Job Types in Toronto
UI Artist
Design and implement game interfaces, HUDs, menus, and icon systems. Work closely with UX designers and programmers to ship polished front-end experiences.
Senior UI Artist
Lead UI art direction, establish design systems, and mentor junior artists. Own major interface pillars from concept through final implementation.
UI/UX Designer
Bridge visual design and user experience, designing flows and wireframes alongside high-fidelity UI art. Strong UX thinking and user testing skills required.
Technical UI Artist
Implement UI in engine (UMG, Unity UI Toolkit, Flash legacy), write UI shaders, and handle performance optimization for interface systems.
Icon and 2D Artist (UI)
Create inventory icons, skill icons, achievement badges, and UI illustration. Strong 2D drawing skills and consistent stylistic range required.
Motion Designer (UI)
Animate UI transitions, button feedback, loading screens, and in-game notification systems. After Effects, Spine, and engine animation tools are standard.
UI Artist Salaries in Toronto
Global Talent Stream available for non-Canadian workers. Ontario provincial income tax applies.
Skills That Get You Hired as a UI Artist in Toronto
Design Tools
- Figma (primary in most studios)
- Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator
- After Effects for motion
- Spine for 2D animation
Engine Implementation
- Unreal Engine UMG (Blueprints)
- Unity UI Toolkit
- UI shader and material work
- Performance profiling
UX and Systems Thinking
- User flow mapping
- Wireframing and prototyping
- Accessibility considerations
- Localization-ready design
Portfolio Requirements
- Shipped game UI examples
- Motion and animation showreel
- Icon design and icon sets
- Design system documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What UI artist jobs are available in Toronto?
UI artist jobs in Toronto cover game UI design, HUD design, UX systems, and front-end interface work at game studios, mobile developers, and app companies.
How much do UI artists earn in Toronto?
UI artists in Toronto earn CAD 60,000 – 85,000/yr at mid-level and CAD 85,000 – 115,000/yr at senior level, depending on the studio and specialization.
What studios hire UI artists in Toronto?
Studios in Toronto hiring UI artists include Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Digital Extremes, Jam City Toronto and others.
What tools do UI artists use?
UI artists use Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects for animation, and engine-specific tools like Unreal’s UMG or Unity’s UI Toolkit. UX prototyping and user research skills are increasingly valued.
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