2D UI Artist - Freelance at CI Games | GB | Rezi

2D UI Artist - Freelance at CI Games

2D UI Artist - Freelance

CI Games · GB

1 months ago

2D UI Artist - Freelance

CI Games · GB

a month ago
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About the Role

Join CI Games and help shape the future of gaming by creating ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide. This role is crucial for our ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028.

Responsibilities

  • Design and render high-quality game icons including items, weapons, abilities, and resources.
  • Take assets through the full pipeline, from rough thumbnail sketches to final polished art.
  • Ensure all final deliverables meet the project's high-fidelity benchmarks.
  • Match and maintain established art guidelines and colour palettes.
  • Uphold the visual hierarchy across all user interface elements.
  • Ensure absolute cohesion across all in-game iconography.
  • Export and optimize all 2D assets for engine use.
  • Set up and integrate all final assets directly into Unreal Engine 5.
  • Manage sprite sheets, UI layouts, and texture compression effectively.
  • Work closely alongside UX designers, game designers, and the UI Lead.
  • Iterate and refine icon clarity based on internal playtesting data.
  • Incorporate player feedback to continuously improve UI readability.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D artist or UI artist specializing in game iconography and small props.
  • Advanced proficiency in digital painting tools like Adobe Photoshop, Affinity, Procreate or similar.
  • Strong technical knowledge, including an understanding of sprite sheets, UI optimization, texture compression, and engine implementation.
  • A targeted portfolio demonstrating strong fundamental rendering skills, colour theory, readability at small UI sizes, and the ability to adhere to various distinct art styles.

Skills

  • Icon Creation
  • Art Style Consistency
  • UI Integration
  • Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Affinity
  • Procreate
  • Unreal Engine 5

Location

  • Remote

Work Type

  • Freelance
  • Remote
  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 3+ years

Benefits

  • 4 months freelance contract with immediate start
  • Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET)
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Opportunity to stay at the forefront of the gaming industry

About the Company

  • CI Games is shaping the future of gaming with an ambitious strategic roadmap and major releases planned for 2026-2028.

Equal Opportunity

  • A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.