Senior UI Artist - Racing at Zynga

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Mobile GamingIndustries

Requirements

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, understanding how each detail influences the player’s experience
Advanced skills in Photoshop and Illustrator (bonus 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

Responsibilities

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, own every step of the UI journey
Champion quality: Provide artistic and technical feedback to the team, ensuring UI meets the highest visual and usability standards
Collaborate across disciplines: Work 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 design, gaming, and beyond

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UI DesignDigital ArtPhotoshopIllustratorGame UIMobile UIVisual DesignUI Animation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote or hybrid role?

This is a hybrid work environment where you will work 3 days per week in the London office and the remaining days at home.

What are the key responsibilities for the Senior UI Artist?

You will partner with designers to translate creative visions into sleek interfaces, design from concept to completion including prototypes and motion graphics, and provide artistic and technical feedback to ensure high quality UI.

What is the team culture like at Natural Motion?

The team is ambitious, successful, and creatively inclusive, welcoming diverse, humble, straightforward, and ambitious talent, with support to do the best work of your career.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior UI Artist position?

A strong candidate has passion, creativity, and a sharp eye for detail, with experience crafting intuitive, beautiful, and responsive UI designs, and the ability to collaborate closely with Art Directors, Designers, Tech Leads, and other artists.

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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