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CD PROJEKT RED · 9 hours ago

Lead UI Artist

CD PROJEKT RED is a company dedicated to creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. They are seeking a Lead UI Artist to define and maintain the visual language of user interfaces in Cyberpunk 2, ensuring that it enhances gameplay and player immersion while leading and mentoring the UI Art team.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire the UI art team, providing feedback and guidance to ensure artistic quality and professional growth
Collaborate with UI designers, artists, and the Art Director to create a visually cohesive, user-centered UI that amplifies the Cyberpunk aesthetic
Establish and maintain a clear visual language that complements the game's core design and narrative direction
Ensure consistency and quality of the UI art style across all aspects of the game
Partner with directors and Production to plan, prioritize, and track UI work, ensuring timely delivery at the expected quality

Qualification

UI designAdobe SuiteFigmaTypographyColor theoryLayoutLeadershipArtistic senseCommunicationMentoring

Required

7+ years of experience as a UI artist in the games industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in crafting UI for AAA titles and maintaining a cohesive art style
Proficiency in Adobe Suite, Figma or other relevant software
Strong artistic sense, with the ability to balance creative, stylized aesthetics and user-centered functionality
Experience leading and mentoring other artists, with excellent communication and leadership skills
Demonstrated experience to adapt design principles to create unique, recognizable UI that reflects the cyberpunk theme
Proficiency in typography, color theory, and layout
Ability to deliver and receive feedback in a productive and accountable manner

Preferred

General knowledge of Unreal Engine workflows and pipelines
Understanding of how UI interacts with gameplay systems within Unreal
Familiarity with Blueprints or general scripting principles
Experience collaborating across disciplines (design, engineering, VFX) within Unreal
Deep understanding of the cyberpunk genre, including familiarity with iconic cyberpunk films, games, and visual references

Benefits

Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental health included)
Paid leave - 26 days of holiday for every team member per year
No dress-code - we like to keep it casual
401K with employer matching
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Menstrual Leave
Flexible working hours
Trainings, lectures and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available
Merch - regular chances to nab some cool swag
Access to the cafeteria platform
A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team
Dog-friendly office - dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working
Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world

Company

CD PROJEKT RED

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CD PROJEKT RED is a home to well over 800 game-making professionals from all over the globe.