UI / UX Artist - Extraction Shooter
Ironbelly Studios is seeking a talented UI / UX Artist to join our team in creating a blockbuster extraction shooter built in Unreal Engine 5. As a Montreal-based studio with 16 years of experience and over 300 projects under our belt, we're looking for someone passionate about crafting exceptional user experiences for hardcore PC gaming.
🎮 About the Project
You'll be working on an intensely competitive extraction shooter targeting veteran FPS players who demand tactical depth, responsive controls, and solid networking performance. This project features robust multiplayer gameplay with complex systems including advanced AI, inventory management, loot systems, and persistent player progression. It's a requirement to have direct experience with the Unreal Engine 5 to be considered for this role.
💼 Role & Responsibilities
- Design and create intuitive UI / UX solutions for complex gameplay systems including inventory management, weapon customization, and player progression
- Develop visual designs for in-game interfaces, menus, and HUD elements that enhance the competitive gaming experience
- Implement UI mockups in Unreal Engine using UMG, including basic animations and interactive elements
- Collaborate closely with developers to ensure seamless integration of UI systems
- Create and maintain UI style guides, ensuring consistency across all interface elements
- Design iconography and visual elements that support the game's tactical, hardcore aesthetic
- Prototype and test UI flows to optimize user experience for fast-paced competitive gameplay
- Work with the team to balance visual appeal with functional clarity for high-stakes gaming scenarios
✅ Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in UI / UX design, preferably for video gamesStrong portfolio demonstrating UI design for interactive mediaProficiency in design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or Adobe XDBasic to intermediate knowledge of Unreal Engine and UMG for implementation and testingUnderstanding of user experience principles and interface design best practicesExperience designing for competitive or action-oriented gaming experiencesAbility to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentStrong communication skills and ability to present design concepts clearly⭐ Preferred Qualifications
Experience with FPS or competitive multiplayer gamesKnowledge of UI animation and motion design principlesUnderstanding of accessibility standards in gaming interfacesExperience with agile development processesFamiliarity with game development pipelines and asset optimization🎁 What We Offer
Hybrid work environmentOpportunity to work on a high-profile competitive projectCollaborative environment with experienced industry professionalsProfessional development opportunities in a growing studioLocation : Montreal, Canada (Hybrid)
Employment Type : Full-time