UI/UX Artist & Designer

Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development. As the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles, we enable scalability, maximise player density, and craft immersive gameplay experiences.

Embedded seamlessly within our clients’ in-house teams, we collaborate harmoniously to turn dreams into reality. Our portfolio boasts groundbreaking games developed in collaboration with major studios worldwide. As a fully remote studio, we value clear, continuous, and transparent communication as highly as technical expertise.

We are seeking a UI/UX artist to join our Unreal Engine 5 game project. The role requires both artistic, design skills and technical implementation knowledge, with a strong emphasis on building accessible, player-friendly interfaces for Nintendo Switch.

This is for a fixed term contract, however due to the nature of our business there is a likely chance this may be extended or turned into a permanent role longer term.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement intuitive UI layouts, menus, and HUD elements in Unreal Engine 5.

• Create UX flows that prioritise clarity, usability, and accessibility for a wide range of players.

• Follow the given art direction and expend upon its visual identity of the game’s interface, including iconography, typography, and graphic elements.

• Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX integrates seamlessly with gameplay systems.

• Develop accessibility features such as scalable text, colorblind-safe palettes, control remapping, and audio/visual cues.

• Produce wireframes, prototypes, and style guides for consistent design and art direction.

• Optimise UI for performance across platforms without sacrificing clarity or accessibility.

• Stay current on accessibility standards, best practices, and evolving player needs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience designing UI/UX for games, ideally in Unreal Engine 5.

• Experience level suited for intermediate to senior roles.

• Strong portfolio showcasing interface design, visual polish, and player-centric workflows.

• Knowledge of Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG and Nintendo accessibility standards for Switch).

• Ability to translate complex gameplay systems into clear, usable interfaces.

• Strong graphic design fundamentals: composition, typography, hierarchy, spacing.