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Principal UI Artist (Apex Legends)

Salary

$141,400 - $204,400 CAD / $165,000 - $256,000 USD

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Description

We are seeking a visionary Principal UI Artist to lead efforts in evolving the UI presentation and player experience for Apex Legends. As a creative problem solver and craft leader, you will develop and champion a modern, cohesive visual aesthetic and vision that effectively bridges rich narrative themes, brand identity, and UI presentation,with intuitive player experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead efforts to refresh, define, and evangelize a contemporary, holistic visual identity for the game’s UI
  • Create high-fidelity, visually balanced, and intuitive interfaces that exhibit an excellent grasp of readability, hierarchy, accessibility, and player behavior patterns
  • Push the boundaries of UI animation and motion, to make every interaction feel responsive and rewarding
  • Research visual trends and best practices to guide the development of visual identity standards
  • Present and articulate rationale and design decisions across the organization
  • Coordinate and collaborate with UX designers, UI technical designers, and engineers to achieve and implement visual designs at the desired quality level
  • Assist producers and directors to plan, estimate, and prioritize work

Required Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of experience and proven industry leadership in video game UI art creation, including having shipped AAA or major live-service titles in a Principal, Lead, or Senior capacity
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating visual taste and mastery of contemporary graphic design aesthetics, that translate into dynamic, scalable UI design systems
  • Expert proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and After Effects as your primary tools
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to articulate design rationale, inspire peers, and build consensus across art, design, and engineering disciplines

Desired Qualifications:

  • Live service background in building modular UI frameworks designed to support seasonal theming, live events, and evolving meta-features
  • Practical accessibility expertise and experience designing high-contrast, colorblind-friendly, and scalable UI solutions for cross-platform (Console/PC) audiences
  • Experience working with 3D assets and pipelines

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid time off
  • Sick time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Basic life insurance

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Skills

Required

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • Figma
  • After Effects
  • UI design
  • Graphic design
  • Animation
  • Motion graphics

Nice to have

  • Live service
  • Accessibility expertise
  • 3D assets
  • Modular UI frameworks

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.ea.com/en_US/careers/JobDetail/Principal-UI-Artist-Apex-Legends/216691

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