# Lead Game UX/UI Designer - Company: [Absurdventures]() - Location: Santa Monica - Team: Game Development - Salary: $150K – $190K - Posted: June 30, 2026 ## Job description **Summary**  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team. As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how players interact with our games, ensuring that our interfaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.  **Core Responsibilities**  * Influence overall UI art styles and creative direction through your work. * Create and implement UI artwork within defined look & feel. * Design and implement user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging. * Create vector artwork, iconography, and export rasterized assets that are high quality and optimized for the game. * Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements. * Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts. * Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine UI/UX designs. * Ensure consistency and adherence to UI/UX best practices across the game. * Optimize UI for different platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques into your work. **Core Qualifications**  * 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design within the video game industry. * Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar. * Experience implementing UI/UX in Unreal. * Strong understanding of user-centered design principles. * Experience with responsive design and adaptive layouts. * Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. * Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work in games. * Possess a strong graphic design background and/or understanding of design principles. * A strong understanding of systems design, UI style, layout, and 2D fundamentals. **Plus if...**  * Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements. * Knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). * Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games. **Description**  * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeway. The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity. ## Apply [Apply on Absurdventures]() Canonical job page: