Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio best known for the indie horror game Poppy Playtime. The franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and the team is expanding as its ambition grows. Since the game's launch six years ago, Poppy Playtime related content has generated more than 200 billion YouTube views.

Mob Entertainment

Animation & Game Studio • Creator of the hit game "Poppy Playtime!"

Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime". This franchise is one of the hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand's popularity, more than 100 billion YouTube views of Poppy Playtime related content have occurred since the game's launch 4 years ago. 

The Role

We’re looking for a UI/UX Designer who can combine strong visual design skills with player-first thinking to craft intuitive, immersive, and visually striking user interfaces.

This role sits at the intersection of design, art, and gameplay. You’ll be responsible for both the user experience (flow, usability, clarity) and the visual execution (layout, motion, style) of in-game UI, helping ensure players can seamlessly engage with our worlds without breaking immersion.

What You’ll Do

Design intuitive and engaging user experiences that improve player engagement and ease of use, including player flows, wireframes, and interaction modelsPrototype UI/UX solutions to test usability and player experienceEnsure UI readability, accessibility, and responsiveness across platformsCreate high-quality UI visuals that align with the game’s tone, style, and horror atmosphereDesign clear and effective icons, symbols, and visual indicators to help players understand game mechanics, objectives, and feedbackOwn the design of complex, high-impact UI systems such as HUD, inventory management, and other in-game interfacesDrive the UI design workflow from wireframing and prototyping to creating art assets and supporting in implementationWork closely with game designers, technical designers, and other team members to ensure that the UI/UX design is in harmony with the overall vision and mechanics of the gameCreate and maintain UI style guides, component libraries, and documentation

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in UI/UX design or UI art for games or interactive mediaStrong portfolio demonstrating both UX thinking and high-quality visual UI workExperience designing for games, including HUDs, menus, and interactive systemsProficiency in design tools such as Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similarUnderstanding of usability, player psychology, and interaction design principlesExperience implementing UI in Unreal Engine UMGStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplinesDetail-oriented with a strong sense of visual hierarchy, typography, and layoutMotion design or UI animation skills

Nice to Have

Experience working on horror or atmospheric gamesFamiliarity with Blueprints in Unreal EngineBasic scripting or technical implementation knowledgeExperience with live games or iterative UX improvements based on player feedbackUnderstanding of accessibility standards in games

Why Join Us

You'll help shape the future of one of horror's most recognizable franchises while working with a passionate, collaborative team that values creativity, speed, craftsmanship, and bold ideas. Your work will directly influence the look, feel, and emotional impact of millions of players' experiences.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Final compensation within the applicable salary range will be determined based on factors such as the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and work location.

San Francisco, CA; New York City, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; & Seattle, WA DC Metropolitan Areas: $ 92,000- $115,000 USD annually

Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; & Miami, FL Metropolitan Areas: $80,000 - $104,000 USD annually

All Other U.S. Locations: $68,000 - $89,000 USD annually

Benefits

Mob Entertainment offers the following benefits to all eligible U.S.-based full-time employees: profit sharing; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) matching; FSA/HSA; paid time off; sick time; holidays; and parental leave.

Fraud Alert

Beware of job scams: Mob Entertainment does not extend offers via text, social media DM, or without a completed application and interview. Please verify email address which should always originate from @mobentertainment.com.

Mob Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and complies with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, military service, or any other protected class under applicable state or local law. Mob Entertainment also considers all qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with Fair Chance laws as well as any other applicable state and local laws.



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