UI Artist (Fixed Term)

We are PUBG, the global battle royale phenomenon! After the release of our flagship title in 2017 we have become one of the highest selling games of all time with over 75 million copies sold – that’s a lot of Chicken Dinners! And that's only the beginning: PUBG Madison is developing an exciting new IP that aims to push the shooter genre forward. 

Our state-of-the art studio and brand-new motion capture studio are in the heart of Madison, WI, a city frequently named the best place to live in the US for its vibrant culture, natural beauty, and innovative educational institutions. PUBG Madison has been named a Top Workplace in 2025 and 2026 for our positive, strong company culture. Experience the perfect balance of urban excitement and natural tranquility in a city with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, an incredible downtown farmer’s market, and family-friendly neighborhoods. ||This role is open to remote work for those located in the United States or Canada, although preference is given to those who are willing to relocate/live locally.|| 

This is a six-month fixed term full-time position with benefits.

The person we’re looking for: 

PUBG Madison is seeking a skilled User Interface (UI) Artist to take on a high-impact role.

Our ideal candidate is a results-driven professional with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, usability, and style. Your portfolio will showcase intuitive UI design alongside expressive illustrative visuals that enhance gameplay clarity and immersion. This will be a hands-on UI role, creating new interface elements, refining existing systems, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure a cohesive player experience. You will help deliver high-quality work on time while also cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture. This role reports to the Director of Art.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality, in-game UI assets such as HUD elements, menus, icons, and overlays that are clear, responsive, and align with the game’s visual identity.
• Work with stakeholders such as creative, director, gameplay engineering, and art direction to ensure UI is intuitive, performant, and supports the intended player experience.
• Iterate on UI designs based on playtest feedback, usability testing, and performance constraints.
• Foster an inclusive and respectful culture of critique.
• Participate in playtests and understand the product.

A Typical Day May Include:

• Contribute content to the build.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and integrate art assets.
• Work with QA and Leads to assess and fix bugs.
• Participate in team feedback, playtest and other team activities.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX or game interface design in a related games position.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating game UI work, with examples of illustrative styles. (FPS experience a bonus.)
• Proficiency with design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or similar.
• Experience implementing UI in Unreal Engine 5.
• Understanding of UX principles, player psychology, and readability in high-action environments.
• Experience using production tools such as Shotgrid, MIRO, Slack, Perforce, JIRA, Google Workspace, MS Office.

What We Offer:

• A highly competitive total compensation package   
• Comprehensive employer funded healthcare – ensuring you pay nothing out of pocket for in-network medical care 
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance     
• Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually    
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being    
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements 
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility 
• Enjoy free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in office staff 
• Engage in regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture 
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being 

PUBG Studios provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.