Game UI Artist

Ahoy, fellow miners! 👋We’re on the hunt for an UI Artist to join our team!Who We AreBased in the heart of Copenhagen, Ghost Ship Games is a passionate, close-knit studio of 50 gamers. Guided by our “Co-op First” philosophy, we proudly created Deep Rock Galactic, one of Steam’s top 100 games, and we are supported by one of the friendliest player communities.Our ApproachAt GSG, we embrace a unique approach to game creation, moving away from traditional pipelines. We prioritize speed, flexibility, and prototyping to enhance gameplay, believing that the best ideas emerge through rapid iteration. Collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do, both within our team and with our community.What This Means for YouYou’ll work in a pragmatic, fast-paced, and iterative environment that values collaboration across different teams and crafts. We’re not looking for perfection in our work; instead, we value experimentation, clear communication, openness to feedback, and a willingness to explore new ideas. You’ll have the freedom to shape the project’s UI while continuously refining your designs to achieve the best possible outcome.Who You Are and What You Will Be DoingYou are a UI Artist with some years of experience in the games industry and a genuine interest in game development. You enjoy collaborating with others, exploring ideas together, and staying flexible.You understand the role of UI within the game, are curious about how it’s implemented, and enjoy exploring the overall structure and flow of the project. You can take an idea for the UI, share your thoughts on how it could be realized, discuss it with the team, and iterate to make it the best it can be.You understand what makes UI work, can ask thoughtful questions, and offer ideas when something could be improved. You see how the UI interacts with the game and contributes to creating an experience that feels intuitive, engaging, and polished.We are looking for someone whoGenuinely enjoys UI and can take responsibility for their work.Actively participates in shaping not just the UI, but the game project as a whole.Takes full ownership of their work and can manage their own workflow. We won’t provide a detailed task list — it’s up to you to shape your work, while we provide the overall direction.Additionally, youPreferably have experience working on first-person shooters or enjoy playing them.Have an eye for concept art and design — illustration experience is a plus. Some experience as a concept artist is welcome, and there might be occasional tasks, though you won’t be doing concept art often.You have an interest in game design and enjoy being part of creating games.Skills & SoftwareGood understanding of design principles, user psychology, wireframing/prototyping, interaction design, and inclusive design.Experience creating high-quality layouts and UI assets, including guidelines for visual style, asset sizes, colors, and fonts, to ensure consistency with the game's art direction.Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe XD or similar software.Experience with Unreal UI implementation is a plus, but not required.Experience creating interactions, transitions, and effects in systems is a plus, but not required.Your Day-to-Day Tasks Will IncludeDesigning visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces, including menus, HUD elements, and icons, ensuring the UI aligns with the game’s style while enhancing usability and the player experience.Guiding user experience design by anticipating potential issues, supporting player-focused decisions, and helping shape the development processes.Creating mockups for UI screens and elements to serve as the first point of discussion for the team and as a common reference during implementation.What We OfferFlexible hours with the option to work remotely for two days each month and every Friday.Competitive salary with an annual bonus.Strong pension plan.Health and dental insurance.Paid parental leave.Five Weeks of vacation plus five extra days.Child sick leave.Spacious office in Gothersgade with lunch and plenty of social shenanigans.Practical Information🚨 Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position. To be considered, you must live in Copenhagen or within commuting distance.🚨The deadline for applications is November 21st.🚨While preparing your portfolio, please try to include examples of an in-game map, HUDs, upgrade screens, character screens, and equipment screens. Including these will help us properly evaluate your application and see your work at its best.ApplicationLet’s keep it brief! No cover letter is needed — focus on your portfolio, application responses, and CV. 😊Review & InterviewsYour application will be reviewed by the P&C and Art team, followed by 2-3 interview rounds. The first round is a 30-minute chat with the Art Director and Lead Programmer to assess your skills and alignment with our workflow. The second round, lasting about an hour, includes P&C, Art Director and Technical Director giving us a chance to get to know each other more deeply. If needed, a third round may be scheduled for further clarification.We welcome everyone to apply! Your unique background strengthens our crew.Ready to embark on your next expedition?Grab your ⛏️ and join us!