Senior UI Artist - Racing at NaturalMotion

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Visual Design, Composition, Clarity, Readability, Iconography, Typography, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe XD, Figma, UX Challenges, Accessibility, In-Engine Implementation, Communication, Organization, Time Management

Industry

Mobile Gaming Apps

Description

Who We Are: At NaturalMotion, we make games that wow people. We innovate to create previously impossible experiences that would not exist without us. We take pride in making titles that reach a large audience and creating communities that last. For the past seven years, NaturalMotion Studios has been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz. We are proudly part of the Zynga & Take-Two Interactive family. We embrace a hybrid work environment. Within this role you will work 3 days per week in our London office and the remaining days at home. Position Overview: Our Racing business is responsible for the CSR Racing franchise, including the #1 racing game on mobile, CSR2 and the groundbreaking next installment, CSR3. We are one of the most ambitious, successful, and creatively inclusive studio groups in the world. Based across two locations – London and Bangalore - the team loves welcoming diverse, humble, straightforward and ambitious talent, aspiring for award-winning excellence. People who want to find a place where they will be supported and encouraged to do the best work of their career. We’re looking for a Senior UI Artist with passion, creativity, and a sharp eye for detail to help shape the future of our award-winning games including the world’s #1 drag racing franchise. At Natural Motion, you’ll be the visual voice of our interfaces: crafting intuitive, beautiful, and responsive designs that connect players deeply with the action. You’ll collaborate closely with our Art Director, Designers, Tech Leads and other artists to build stunning interfaces that not only look great but feel effortless to use. This is your chance to take ownership of visual language, push creative boundaries, and help define how millions of players experience our games. What You’ll Do: Bring ideas to life: Partner with designers to translate creative visions into sleek, functional interfaces that elevate the gameplay experience. Design from concept to completion: From Whitebox prototypes to final visuals, motion graphics, and in-game implementation, you’ll own every step of the UI journey. Champion quality: Provide artistic and technical feedback to the team, ensuring our UI meets the highest visual and usability standards. Collaborate across disciplines: Work hand-in-hand with feature teams to deliver high-fidelity assets that look amazing and run efficiently across all platforms. Mentor and inspire: Support and guide other UI artists, sharing knowledge and elevating the craft across the studio. Be the voice of UI: Present work confidently, contribute ideas, and bring inspiration from across the worlds of design, gaming, and beyond. What You Bring: A strong sense of visual design, with mastery of composition, clarity, and readability across multiple device types. Proven ability to define and maintain a visual identity that feels cohesive and brand-aligned. Expertise in iconography, typography, and motion. You understand how each detail influences the player’s experience. Advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator (bonus points for After Effects and Premiere). Experience creating wireframes and prototypes using Adobe XD, Figma, or similar tools. A knack for motion graphics that bring energy and flow to the interface. Confidence tackling UX challenges, improving accessibility, and reducing friction for players. Hands-on experience implementing assets directly in-engine, understanding both the creative and technical sides of UI. A track record of shipped mobile and/or console titles. Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills — and a can-do, collaborative attitude. Bonus Points: Experience working in Unity. Understanding of accessibility design principles and how to make games inclusive for all players. What We Offer You: Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus scheme 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays & 2 paid personal days 6 months fully paid maternity/adoption leave and 16 weeks fully paid paternity leave (eligibility criteria applies) Pension plan, with a double matching employer contribution Private medical & dental insurance and healthcare cash plan Life insurance, personal accident insurance and income protection Mental health and neurodiversity support programs Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan (eligibility criteria applies) Fitness reimbursement plan, worth £600 per annum Flexible working hours Weekly happy hours, seasonal parties and monthly social events Annual rail season ticket advance and cycle to work scheme Why You’ll Love Working Here At NaturalMotion, creativity meets cutting-edge technology. You’ll join a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, experimentation, and pushing what’s possible in mobile gaming. We believe the best interfaces don’t just guide; they delight. If you’re ready to craft the next generation of game UI and shape experiences for millions of players around the world, we’d love to hear from you. #LI-Hybrid #LI-NH3 We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at accommodationrequest@zynga.com to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position. Please be aware that Zynga does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Zynga also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Zynga’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).

Responsibilities

The Senior UI Artist will partner with designers to create functional interfaces that enhance gameplay. They will oversee the UI design process from concept to final implementation, ensuring high quality and usability standards are met.