UI/UX artist and illustrator with 10 years of experience in commercial art and 4 years in game design.

Jess Nguyen

UI/UX artist and illustrator with 10 years of experience in commercial art and 4 years in game design.

Available to hire

UI/UX artist and illustrator with 10 years of experience in commercial art and 4 years in game design.

Language

English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Fluent
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead UI Artist at Poolhouse Games
March 1, 2025 - Present
Directed UI/UX art direction for the entire game, establishing a cohesive visual language and intuitive user flows. Designed wireframes, mockups, and high-fidelity UI assets from concept to in-engine final. Aligned UI with gameplay and tech constraints through collaboration with developers and designers. Integrated UI assets into Unity, including slicing, layout, and performance-optimized exports. Streamlined implementation pipeline by creating automated Photoshop scripts, reducing repetitive tasks by 75%. Boosted in-game purchases through micro-interaction design and animation that enhanced user engagement.
UI Artist at Gameloft Toronto
June 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Designed adaptive UI/UX for Disney Magic Kingdoms, balancing fixed space constraints with IP-specific visual polish. Delivered cohesive key assets across multiple Disney/Pixar properties, meeting strict brand and production guidelines. Created scalable templates and optimized workflows that kept UI delivery consistently ahead of schedule. Partnered with LiveOps and game design teams to overhaul user flows and introduce new features, directly contributing to DMK’s record-high revenue performance. Produced polished mockups and collaborated on implementation to ensure visual fidelity and performance. Developed onboarding docs and visual guides, streamlining training and cross-team communication.
2D Layout Artist at Gameloft Toronto
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Produced high-impact 2D marketing assets (social posts, email newsletter, in-game pop-ups) for Disney Magic Kingdoms that drove user acquisition and increased in-app purchases. Contributed to Disney Magic Kingdoms’s rise into Gameloft’s top 3 titles by delivering polished, engaging visuals tied to live events and promotions. Authored visual guideline documentation used across teams for client presentations, onboarding, and IP consistency. Built templates that accelerated asset production and reduced turnaround times.

Education

Honours Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design at George Brown College
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet