Freelance UI Artist - I Love Hue

InfluencerUpdate; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An indie game studio in United Kingdom is seeking a Freelance UI Artist to design UI elements for their upcoming mobile game. The ideal candidate will have experience in mobile game development, a keen eye for minimalist aesthetics, and expert skills in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Responsibilities include crafting visually harmonious interfaces and collaborating with a remote team to enhance player experience. This freelance contract runs until Spring 2026, with applications encouraged from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record working with mobile games, shipped titles preferred.
• Expert-level skills in Adobe Creative Suite and design tools.
• Understanding of UX principles and player-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement UI elements enhancing player experience.
• Work closely with Creative Director and Unity Developer.
• Create intuitive interfaces complementing colour-based gameplay.

Skills

Mobile games experience

Minimalist aesthetics

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

UX principles

Proficient in English

Tools

Unity

Job description

Artist - Art / Animation - London (Remote), United Kingdom

Job Title

Job Title Freelance UI Artist - I Love Hue

About the Project

Join independent studio Zut Games in creating the next mobile game in the award-winning I Love Hue series, beloved colour‑based puzzle games with millions of downloads on iOS and Android. Known for their minimal, modernist aesthetic and meditative gameplay, the I Love Hue games have been praised as "playable works of art" that combine beautiful visuals with engaging colour perception puzzles.
We're seeking a talented UI Artist to help craft the visual interface for this next chapter in the series, maintaining the series' signature tranquil aesthetic while bringing fresh creative vision to the project.

The Role

As our Freelance UI Artist, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing all UI elements that enhance the player experience while maintaining the series' distinctive minimalist style. You'll work closely with our Creative Director and Unity Developer to create intuitive, visually harmonious interfaces that complement the colour‑focused gameplay.

• Proven track record working on mobile games (iOS/Android), with shipped titles preferred
• Exceptional ability to work with minimal aesthetics, showcasing restraint, elegance, and attention to detail
• Expert‑level skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and other industry‑standard design tools
• Understanding of UX principles and player‑centered design
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken

Highly Desirable Skills

• Experience designing UI for puzzle games or casual mobile titles
• Experience implementing UI animations and transitions within Unity
• Knowledge of accessibility best practices in UI design
• High‑quality UI mockups and prototypes
• Production‑ready UI assets optimized for mobile platforms
• UI design documentation and style guides
• Iterative refinements based on feedback

What We're Looking For

We value artists who:

• Have a keen eye for visual balance and composition
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with our remote team
• Are passionate about creating calm, meditative player experiences
• Understand that sometimes less is more—knowing when to refine rather than add
• Can balance artistic vision with technical constraints
• Communicate clearly about design decisions and welcome constructive feedback

Contract type: Freelance contract from now until Spring 2026

Location: Remote

Platforms: iOS and Android

Engine: Unity

Rates: Subject to negotiation

To Apply

Please submit the following to Creative Director Siobhán Fergus Evans at [e-mail]:

• Examples from your portfolio showcasing a minimalist aesthetic
• CV/Resume

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We actively encourage applications from artists from marginalised backgrounds who meet the essential requirements.