About the role
Role Overview
Join CI Games and be part of shaping the future of gaming. As the company embarks on an ambitious strategic roadmap with major releases planned for 2026-2028, they are seeking a talented and dedicated Freelance 2D UI Artist to help create ground-breaking experiences that captivate players worldwide.
Key Deliverables
Icon Creation
- 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.
Art Style Consistency
- 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.
UI Integration Support
- 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.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- 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.
Key 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 (Unreal Engine experience is preferential).
- 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.
Compensation and Benefits
- 4 months freelance contract with immediate start.
- Remote work with flexible schedules (core working hours 10am-4pm CET), allowing you to work alongside talented individuals from around the world.
- An opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay at the forefront of the gaming industry.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or social status.
Company Profile
Established in 2002, CI Games has carved its niche in the global gaming scene as an independent video game developer and publisher. Over two decades, the company has built a reputation for acclaimed titles like the Lords of the Fallen and Sniper Ghost Warrior franchises. Its third-party publishing arm, United Label, champions ambitious, meticulously crafted games such as Roki, Eldest Souls, and the Tales of Iron franchise. Embracing the future of work, CI Games has operated with fully remote teams since 2020, with most employees based throughout Europe.
- Founded: 2002
- Workforce: 180 co-workers
- Department: Art
- Location: Europe
- Remote status: Fully Remote