UI Artist (2D & Mobile Interactive)

Fluffy Dog Studio is an independent game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. We create story-filled worlds in a creative and inclusive studio environment.

We are seeking a versatile UI Artist to join our team in creating a vibrant, character-driven mobile experience. This role is a unique hybrid of UI Design, 2D Illustration, and Motion Graphics. You will be responsible for the "look and feel" of the interface. From painting playful iconography and character-centric assets to designing the animated "juice" that makes a mobile app feel alive.

This position begins as a 3 to 6 month full-time contract, with an intent to transition into a permanent role for a candidate who can blend high-fidelity art with seamless mobile usability

What You’ll Do

• Mobile-First UI Design: Craft intuitive, high-fidelity HUDs and menus optimized for touch interaction and various mobile screen ratios.
• Character & Asset Illustration: Design and render 2D assets, icons, and illustrative elements that stay true to a specific, established art style.
• Interactive Prototyping: Map out user flows and wireframes in Figma to ensure a playful yet functional user journey.
• Motion & "Juice": Bring the interface to life! Create 2D animations for transitions, button feedback, and reward sequences to enhance the tactile feel of the mobile experience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Producers to ensure designs are within project scope and meet production deadlines.
• Partner with Developers to ensure visual assets are technically feasible and optimized for mobile performance.
• Collaborate with Game Designers to translate gameplay mechanics into visual systems that are easy for players to navigate.

What You Know/Have

• Portfolio: A showcase of both Graphic Design/UI (typography, layout) and Digital Illustration (character-driven or whimsical rendering).
• Software Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.
• 2D Animation Skills: Proven ability to animate UI components (experience with Unity Animation, After Effects, or Spine is highly valued).
• Technical Logic: A deep understanding of mobile design patterns, hit areas, and how to structure assets for a clean hand-off.
• Pragmatic Creativity: The ability to balance visual "wow-factor" with technical constraints and project scope.

Bonus Points (Nice-to-Haves)

• Unity Implementation: Familiarity with Unity’s UI system (UGUI/UI Toolkit) to help bridge the gap between art and code.
• Passion for Virtual Worlds: Experience or interest in pet-sims, avatar-based games, or character-driven mobile apps.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in British Columbia.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 8 per week

Benefits

• Company events
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote