Senior UI Artist

Ability to work hybrid from our Santa Monica, CA based studio is required.

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d love to find talented individuals to join us. 

What you will do:

• Build and maintain a comprehensive UI Art Bible that defines style, visual language, and standard processes for all user interface elements across the project
• Design, illustrate, and animate high-fidelity HUD and menus that feel integrated into a mature, cassette futurism sci-fi setting
• Deliver polished, context-rich mock-ups and motion prototypes that show how HUD and menus work moment-to-moment in-game
• Proactively gather design requirements and creative direction across disciplines, ensuring UI design decisions are advised, intentional, and aligned with gameplay needs
• Work closely with external teams in different time zones, helping manage tasking and clearly communicating visual direction to ensure consistent quality and alignment with our in-house standards
• Partner with UX, Game Design, Art Direction, and Engineering to ensure usability, readability, and flawless in-engine implementation
• Champion best practices for maintaining clarity and consistency across platforms and screen sizes
• Contribute to pipeline development and cross-team workflows to ensure efficient production and iteration
• Help mentor other artists and maintain a high bar for quality within the team

What skills you will use:

• 5+ years of experience as a UI Artist in game development, with a portfolio that demonstrates shipped AAA titles or highly polished work in a senior role
• Confirmed experience developing and maintaining UI style guides or art bibles
• Strong visual design fundamentals in typography, layout, iconography, and motion.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, functional UI that’s cohesive with the game’s world and narrative.
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach
• Experience coordinating or providing feedback for external artists or outsource partners is a plus.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and animation tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, After Effects)
• Familiarity with game engines (Unreal, Unity, or equivalent) and implementation workflows
  
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