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UI/UX Artist

Posted less than 1 minute ago / Newcastle
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Fixed Term / Hybrid
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UI/UX Artist at Atomhawk

Fixed Term contract (1 year FTC in the first instance to cover upcoming projects). Preference for hybrid working from our Newcastle studio (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays in-studio) remote working can also be considered in the UK. 

As UI/UX Artist at Atomhawk , you’ll design intuitive and engaging user interfaces for AAA games and work with a variety of clients across the video game and entertainment industry.
 
Key Responsibilities

  • Design clear, intuitive user interfaces for PC and console, balancing usability, functionality, and visual polish.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups to explore ideas and communicate design intent.
  • Produce polished UI assets, including icons, menus, and HUD elements, that support and enhance the player experience.
  • Work closely with game designers, artists, and engineers to bring UI into the game engine and ensure it works well in context.
  • Refine and iterate on designs based on feedback from the team, playtest insights, and UX best practices.
  • Help maintain a consistent visual language and user experience across screens, features, and platforms.
  • Keep up to date with relevant UI/UX trends, tools, and workflows.

What you'll bring with you:

  • A portfolio showing experience as a UI/UX Artist in game development.
  • Experience working with Unreal, Unity, or in-house engines implementing menus, HUDs, and other UI components.
  • Strong proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • A solid understanding of UX principles, usability, accessibility, and player-centred design.
  • Clear communication skills and confidence working with different disciplines.

What's in it for you?

Sumo understands the importance of having control over your benefits. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalised benefits package designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career. 

My Money: Flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, benefits hub, payroll giving, an employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, car loans and bicycles.  

My Lifestyle: Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday day off, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year) and options to buy or sell up to a week of annual leave*.

My Health and Wellbeing: Dental insurance*, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (remote GP, mental health, physio, nutrition, lifestyle coaching and medical second opinions), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.

My Development: Structured Personal Development, regular appraisals and 5 learning days per annum.

Extra Perks: A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, studio days out (family welcome), studio-led social activities (game jams, yoga, quizzes, life drawing and more), sabbaticals (at 10 years service) and annual gaming subscription.

*Opt-in benefits (part of our flexible benefits options).

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Atomhawk’s strength comes from who we are, our creativity, collaboration, and the shared values that shape every project and interaction.

Real talent is worth nurturing, so alongside structured career development and training pathways, we prioritise positive work-life balance and a no-crunch policy.

Everyone has the creative freedom to grow, as artists, designers, engineers and as people. Our job is to support the production of great work for our clients, and foster a collaborative, inspiring culture that lays a solid foundation for everyone’s journey with us.

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Our differences make us better professionals and better people; they’re to be celebrated and they’re a strength. We set ourselves a high standard for creative planning and execution, to ensure our work is exceptional, every time.

Atomhawk HQ is located in the heart of the North East England’s art scene, on the Gateshead quayside. The studio is flanked by galleries and theatres, live music venues, pulsing nightlife, and eclectic shopping. Newcastle is three minutes on foot, the beach is 15 minutes by Metro, and (it’s a cliché but it’s true) the people are super friendly.

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Training & Development

We take training and development seriously. Everyone should be moving forward, pushing the limits of their potential. Our structured career development pathway is linked to a grading system. Monthly one-to-ones, plus biannual appraisals help staff progress and map out future plans.

All staff have the opportunity work on training and development objectives for 5 allocated days throughout the year, some of which are set by management, some by individual team members. Our management and leadership teams provide structured support on defined training tasks.

Explore more about Atomhawk on our Resources page.

Applying? What to expect

We know applying for jobs can be overwhelming, but we don’t want that to stop us finding you. We’re transparent about our recruitment process so that all candidates, at all levels can prepare for their interview with confidence.

  • Application review – We’ll review your application, previous experience and/or portfolio, and reply to you. If you’re unsuccessful, we encourage you to check out the wealth of free education available in our Resources directory.
  • Get to know – If we’re considering you for the position, you’ll be invited to an online interview with our hiring manager and department lead. This typically lasts 1 hour, and it’s a chance to chat about your application, ambitions, and experience.
  • Filling in the gaps – If there are any key elements we couldn’t see in your portfolio or CV, you may be asked to take a test.
  • Second interview – We may hold a second interview so additional members of the team can meet you. This is also a great chance for you to ask us any extra questions you might have.
  • Offer – If you’re successful, you’ll receive an offer of employment via email. Unsuccessful candidates at this stage will receive an email with personalised feedback.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion statement

Creativity thrives through diversity, not conformity. Every Atomhawk applicant and employee is afforded space and freedom to be their true self, with no fear of prejudice or persecution. During the application process, you won’t be judged on your name, your gender, your sexuality, your ethnicity, your age, your religion, or any other factor unrelated to your ability to do the job.

Our managers undertake mandatory EDI training and are committed to making our workplace more inclusive for underrepresented team members, including through the implementation of reasonable adjustments. This is a workplace where all employees feel safe, welcome, and represented.

 

What do we offer you?

Atomhawk offers a comprehensive system of rewards and benefits. These are made up of financial, support, development, and fun incentives. Our flexible, personalised benefits package is designed to meet your unique needs, no matter where you are in your career.

This is in addition to cutting edge studio facilities, award-winning projects, and a world-class studio culture, according to Best Companies.

  • My Money: Flexible benefits allowance, salary sacrifice pension, benefits hub, payroll giving, an employee referral scheme (up to £1,000), financial/home buying consultations, workplace ISA and other schemes for tech loans, car loans and bicycles.
  • My Lifestyle: Flexible working, 21 free choice days holiday, bank holidays, birthday day off, Christmas shutdown (Christmas Eve to New Year) and options to buy or sell up to a week of annual leave*.
  • My Health and Wellbeing: Dental insurance*, income protection, life assurance, BUPA private healthcare*, leading EAP programs (remote GP, mental health, physio, nutrition, lifestyle coaching and medical second opinions), critical illness cover*, health cash plan* and funded flu vaccines/eye tests.
  • My Development: Structured Personal Development, regular appraisals and 5 learning days per annum.
  • Extra Perks: A variety of in-studio perks, regular care packages, studio days out (family welcome), studio-led social activities (game jams, yoga, quizzes, life drawing and more), sabbaticals (at 10 years service) and annual gaming subscription.

*Opt-in benefits (part of our flexible benefits options).

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