Are you passionate about designing immersive user experiences that elevate gameplay and bring fantasy worlds to life? Do you dream of creating intuitive interfaces for a game inspired by ancient civilizations, medieval kingdoms, and epic adventures? If so, Patriam Studios invites you to become part of our growing remote team.
Patriam Studios is currently hiring a Junior UI/UX Artist based in New Zealand to contribute to the development of Patriam: Saga of Roljar, an ambitious fantasy game that blends rich storytelling, immersive environments, and engaging gameplay. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring game artists and designers looking to gain real-world experience in the game development industry while collaborating with experienced professionals in a supportive remote environment.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, self-taught designer, or an emerging creative with a strong portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Overview : Junior UI/UX Artist
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Patriam Studios |
| Job Title | Junior UI/UX Artist |
| Location | Remote (New Zealand) |
| Employment Type | Junior / Entry-Level |
| Work Arrangement | Fully Remote |
| Industry | Game Development |
| Department | UI/UX Design |
| Experience Level | Entry-Level |
| Project | Patriam: Saga of Roljar |
| Application Status | Open |
About Patriam Studios ::
Patriam Studios is an independent game development studio focused on creating immersive, story-driven gaming experiences inspired by mythology, history, and fantasy. Our mission is to build unforgettable worlds where players can explore breathtaking environments, engage in meaningful adventures, and experience compelling narratives.
Our flagship project, Patriam: Saga of Roljar, is a fantasy adventure set in a world inspired by ancient civilizations and medieval culture. Every visual element, environment, and interface is carefully crafted to immerse players in an authentic and memorable gaming experience.
As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a meaningful project while developing valuable professional skills alongside passionate artists, designers, programmers, and storytellers.
About the Role
As a Junior UI/UX Artist, you will design and create intuitive, visually engaging user interfaces that enhance gameplay while maintaining the artistic vision of the game. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, artists, and developers to ensure every menu, inventory, HUD, dialogue window, and interface element provides a seamless and enjoyable player experience.
Your creativity and attention to detail will directly influence how players interact with the world of Patriam.
Key Responsibilities as Junior UI/UX Artist
As a vital member of the UI/UX team, your primary focus will be designing intuitive, visually appealing game interfaces, including menus, HUDs, inventory screens, dialogue systems, and interactive components. You will champion the user experience by producing wireframes, mockups, layouts, icons, and interface assets while maintaining a high level of visual consistency across all elements. Collaboration is key in this role; you will work closely with game designers to translate gameplay systems into seamless user requirements, and partner with concept and environment artists to ensure the UI beautifully complements the game’s overall artistic direction.
Additionally, you will continuously improve usability through iterative testing and team feedback, efficiently organize design assets and documentation, and stay ahead of modern industry trends to help deliver a smooth, engaging, and enjoyable player experience.
Required Qualifications for Junior UI/UX Artist
The ideal candidate is passionate about video games, interactive entertainment, and creating engaging player experiences. Applicants should have a solid understanding of fundamental UI and UX design principles, along with a strong eye for typography, color theory, layout composition, spacing, and visual hierarchy.
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, or similar software is expected. Successful candidates will demonstrate creative problem-solving abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong communication skills are essential, as this is a fully remote role requiring effective collaboration with a distributed team. Above all, we are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated to grow alongside experienced game developers and designers.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are beneficial but not required:
- Portfolio demonstrating UI/UX or graphic design work.
- Experience creating game interface concepts.
- Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Knowledge of responsive interface design.
- Basic motion graphics or UI animation experience.
- Understanding of accessibility principles in game design.
- Experience using collaboration platforms such as Jira, Trello, Notion, Git, or Discord.
- Passion for fantasy, medieval, and historical themes.
What You’ll Gain ::
Joining Patriam Studios provides an opportunity to build your career while contributing to an exciting original game project.
Benefits include:
- Fully remote work environment.
- Flexible working hours.
- Real-world game development experience.
- Mentorship from experienced developers and artists.
- Opportunity to build a professional game industry portfolio.
- Collaborative and supportive creative culture.
- Hands-on experience with professional development pipelines.
- Career growth opportunities as the project expands.
- Networking with talented professionals across multiple disciplines.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for:
- Recent graduates.
- Junior UI/UX Designers.
- Aspiring Game Artists.
- Students with exceptional portfolios.
- Self-taught creatives.
- Designers transitioning into the gaming industry.
- Individuals passionate about fantasy games and immersive world-building.
If you’re excited about designing interfaces that make gameplay intuitive, immersive, and visually engaging, we encourage you to apply.
Application Requirements
Please submit the following:
Updated Resume or CV.
Portfolio showcasing your UI/UX or graphic design work.
Examples of game interfaces, mobile applications, or web design projects (if available).
A short cover letter explaining your interest in joining Patriam Studios.
Links to your ArtStation, Behance, Dribbble, or personal portfolio website (optional).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Patriam Studios values diversity, creativity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate candidates based on their skills, creativity, experience, and potential to contribute to our team.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to launch your career in game development and help build the immersive world of Patriam: Saga of Roljar, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Patriam Studios as we create unforgettable gaming experiences for players around the world.
