Contract UI/UX Designer - Video Games

Contract UI/UX Designer Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime". This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occurred since the game's launch 4 years ago.The Role We're looking for a Contract UI/UX Designer / UI Artist who can combine strong visual design skills with player-first thinking to craft intuitive, immersive, and visually striking user interfaces.This role sits at the intersection of design, art, and gameplay. You'll be responsible for both the user experience (flow, usability, clarity) and the visual execution (layout, motion, style) of in-game UI, helping ensure players can seamlessly engage with our worlds without breaking immersion.What You'll Do Design intuitive and engaging user experiences that improve player engagement and ease of use, including player flows, wireframes, and interaction modelsPrototype UI/UX solutions to test usability and player experienceEnsure UI readability, accessibility, and responsiveness across platformsCreate high-quality UI visuals that align with the game's tone, style, and horror atmosphereDesign clear and effective icons, symbols, and visual indicators to help players understand game mechanics, objectives, and feedbackOwn the design of complex, high-impact UI systems such as HUD, inventory management, and other in-game interfacesDrive the UI design workflow from wireframing and prototyping to creating art assets and supporting in implementationWork closely with game designers, programmers, and other team members to ensure that the UI/UX design is in harmony with the overall vision and mechanics of the gameCreate and maintain UI style guides, component libraries, and documentationWhat We're Looking For 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design or UI art for games or interactive mediaStrong portfolio demonstrating both UX thinking and high-quality visual UI workExperience designing for games, including HUDs, menus, and interactive systemsProficiency in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similarUnderstanding of usability, player psychology, and interaction design principlesExperience implementing UI in a game engine (Unreal Engine preferred)Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplinesDetail-oriented with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, and layoutNice to Have Experience working on horror or atmospheric gamesMotion design or UI animation skillsFamiliarity with Unreal Engine UMG and BlueprintsBasic scripting or technical implementation knowledgeExperience with live games or iterative UX improvements based on player feedbackUnderstanding of accessibility standards in gamesOUR CORE VALUES:StorytellingQualityObsessionCreativitySubversionCollaborationScrappinessEMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS:KindnessResult-OrientedAutonomyEfficiencyHumilityBe real.Be weird.Mob Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, family or parental status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. All employment decisions are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to info@mobentertainment.com