This is a 6-month fixed term contract.

Who is PlaySide Studios?

PlaySide Studios is a dynamic and innovative company that employs individuals across Australia, New Zealand and the UAE. As Australia's largest publicly listed independent video game developer, PlaySide is committed to delivering cutting-edge interactive experiences across mobile, VR, AR, and PC platforms. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 titles and collaborations with industry giants like Netflix and Activision Blizzard, working at PlaySide is not just a job but an opportunity to be part of an innovating the gaming industry.

Position Overview:

As our UI Artist, you will design and implement intuitive, visually cohesive user interfaces that elevate the player experience. You will collaborate with the team to create accessible, responsive, and highly optimized HUDs, menus, and icons that seamlessly blend with the game's art style and clearly communicate essential gameplay information.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Design and develop high-quality 2D UI elements (menus, buttons, icons, HUDs) that align with the game's artistic vision and enhance the player experience.
- Create detailed wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize UI layouts and effectively communicate design concepts to the team.
- Produce, optimize, and export final UI assets for seamless in-game implementation, ensuring visual consistency and optimal performance.
- Collaborate with game designers, UX designers, and engineers to ensure UI design supports gameplay mechanics and overall functionality.
- Integrate UI elements with the game's broader visual style in partnership with the art team.




- Receive and incorporate feedback from art directors, lead designers, and team members, iterating on designs to meet requirements.
- Implement and refine UI elements within the game engine, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.
- Ensure UI elements adhere to established visual style guides and branding principles.
- Tackle complex UI challenges related to usability and technical implementation.

What You Bring to the Table:

- Competent skills in design and illustration software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or Sketch
- Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine/Unity and UI systems (Canvas).
- A strong understanding of UX/UI principles, including usability, player interaction, and information architecture.
- Ability to produce polished, detailed interface designs that balance functionality with visual appeal.
- Experience with motion graphics or animation for UI transitions and feedback.
- Familiarity with conducting usability testing and gathering feedback to improve UI designs.
- Experience working on UI for PC/Console.

Bonus Points!

- UX experience is an advantage!

What We Offer Here at PlaySide:

- PlayDays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
- Incredible studio based in Docklands with outstanding end-of-trip facilities, and close to multiple public transports options.
- Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
- Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- Half-price gym right around the corner just for PlaySiders.
- Social events including Games night, Karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema!), group activities, and food trucks! Just as some examples!

📌 UI Artist (Melbourne)
🏢 PlaySide Studios
📍 Melbourne