UI Artist | tsumea

Our Game Studio transforms ideas into the magic of play. From the beginning, we take a custodian’s approach that forms the foundation of the games and entertainment properties we create. As passionate, accomplished world-builders, we thrive on developing interactive stories that can be enjoyed by people around the world. With experience working on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and web browsers, our studio team knows the process inside out, from start to finish.

In 2012, Wētā Workshop formed its Game Studio to create the world’s first mixed-reality game, Dr. Grordbort’s Invaders. Set amongst rayguns, rocket ships and deadly robot miscreants imagined by our friend and colleague Greg Broadmore, we were approached by Rony Abovitz, founder of Florida-based company Magic Leap, to bring this extraordinary world into people’s homes. Following rave reviews on its release, we developed three more games: Dr. Grordbort’s Boosters, The Society of (NOT) Getting Along Nicely and Raygun Arena. Wētā Workshop has been nominated for both Visual Effects Society Awards and DICE Awards and has received a New Zealand Game Award and a Wellington Gold Award.

Our next title is due for release in July 2025 - Tales of the Shire. In this storybook return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, you live the cosy life of a Hobbit as you set forth in Bywater. Though not yet established as an official village, you’ll play a big part in helping the quaint town flourish. Greet comfort at the door as you decorate your own Hobbit-hole, tend to your garden, fish at clear ponds, forage wild fruits and herbs, and trade with townsfolks.

Our workplace is flexible, inclusive, supportive ... and dog friendly!

Help us develop breath-taking games across a variety of platforms within Wētā Workshop’s Interactive division.
Fun, collaborative team that looks out for each other.
Full-time role with flexible work-life balance arrangements

Specialists in creating rich worlds of wonder and telling immersive stories. For over 30 years, Wētā Workshop has been pushing the boundaries, earning multiple awards for our ground-breaking work in film and games. Based in Wellington, NZ we work with the biggest names in the entertainment industry to deliver unforgettable experiences to our fans the world over.

We’re looking for a superstar UI Artist to join our Interactive team to help bring our game’s UI to life! You will be responsible for creating high quality graphics and animations that complement the users experience of the game. Bridging the gap between UX Design and Art, you will create, implement, and iterate upon UI systems that help players understand complex game features.

What will you be doing?

Reporting to the Lead UX Designer, you will collaborate with Designers and Artists to understand the intended UI design and UI art direction of the game
Create compelling and visually pleasing game ready UI assets that meet the needs of game users
Work across multiple art styles depending on the tasks at hand
Be the owner and creator of Unity scenes and prefabs for game UI
Ensure best practices are in play to support the creation of well optimised UI
Establish effective working relationships within the team

What we’re looking for from you

Professional experience implementing/building UIs in Unity
Strong understanding of UI design principles
Photoshop/Illustrator experience at a professional level
Ability to maintain a consistent artistic standard across the entire interface of a game
Experience working within a cross-disciplinary team
Understanding and ability to work within time and technical constraints
C# scripting experience is a bonus

What we can offer you

Flexible working arrangements so you can work in a way that’s best for you and create a work-life balance.
Our studio is dog friendly, so feel free to bring them along. We can assure you they’ll get lots of pats to keep them happy.

We’re a fun, collaborative team, who look out for and support one another. As a creative business, we know that inspiration is achieved by working with people who have a range of experiences and perspectives. We strive to create a culture of belonging, where our team members feel welcome, supported and diversity is celebrated. After all, games are for everyone.

Sound like you? Applications will close Wednesday May 4th so please follow the related link below and “Apply now!”

To find out more contact recruitment@wetaworkshop.co.nz

You must have the right to live and work in NZ to apply for this job.

Successful applicants require a satisfactory Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check