UI Technical Artist

Turtle Rock Studios

$80K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a UI Technical Artist or similar role in game development
  • Portfolio showcasing interactive UI work in Unreal Engine
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and UMG, including Blueprints and Widgets
  • Experience with Figma or similar design collaboration tools
  • Strong grasp of UI/UX principles and player-facing best practices
  • Knowledge of localization and accessibility in game UI
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Implement and optimize user interfaces in Unreal Engine 5 using UMG
  • Translate Figma designs into responsive, in-game UI
  • Collaborate with designers to maintain design fidelity
  • Develop UI asset pipelines from design tools into UE5
  • Iterate on Blueprint scripting for UI materials
  • Contribute to the creation of advanced materials and shaders for UI
  • Work with engineers to integrate UI into gameplay features
  • Resolve UI-related technical challenges and bugs
  • Ensure seamless UI functionality across platforms and resolutions
  • Document workflows and tools to enhance UI processes
  • Participate in playtests to refine usability and visual quality

Benefits

  • 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for employees and their families
  • 401k Matching program
  • Student Loan Repayment Plan and College Savings Plan
  • Career Improvement Plan for professional growth
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: In-House, Hybrid, and Remote options
  • Generous Time Off Policy to support work-life balance
  • Engaging Company Events, both in-person and virtual
  • Fully Stocked Kitchen and Sponsored Food Trucks to enjoy at work
Full Job Description
We are seeking a UI Technical Artist to join our team. The UI Technical Artist bridges the gap between design and engineering, ensuring seamless, visually polished, and performant UI experiences. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Unreal Engine 5, UMG, and Figma, while collaborating closely with UI/UX Designers, Engineers, and Artists to bring our game's interface to life. This position will report to the UX/UI Director. Responsibilities • Implement, optimize, and maintain user interfaces using Unreal Engine 5 and UMG • Translate Figma mockups and wireframes into interactive, responsive, in-game UI • Work closely with UI/UX Designers to ensure fidelity between design intent and implementation • Develop and maintain UI assets pipelines, ensuring a clean workflow from Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator into UE5 • Iterate on Blueprint scripting of the material in UMG for the front end • Contribute to the development of materials and shader solutions that elevate the look and feel of the UI • Collaborate with Engineers to integrate UI systems into gameplay features and tools • Collaborate with QA to track and resolve UI related bugs • Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related technical challenges, including performance and scalability • Ensure UI elements function seamlessly across multiple platforms and resolutions • Create and maintain documentation, scripts, and tools to support efficient UI workflows • Participate in playtests and iteration cycles to improve usability and visual quality Requirements • 3+ years of experience as a UI Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development • A portfolio or demo reel showcasing shipped projects or interactive UI work in Unreal Engine • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 with hands-on experience in UMG (UI Editor, Blueprints, Widgets, Materials) • Experience working with Figma or similar design software for UI/UX collaboration • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices for player-facing experiences • Knowledge of localization and accessibility design for UI in games • Ability to script and debug using Blueprints • Experience with motion graphics or UI animations (After Effects, Niagara, or Sequencer) • Familiarity with console development and UI performance optimization • Knowledge of accessibility design for UI in games • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and polish • Strong cross-discipline communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment Preferences • Shooter games experience is a plus • Knowledge of C++ is a plus Benefits Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include: • 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family • 401k Matching • Student Loan Repayment Plan / College Savings Plan • Career Improvement Plan • Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote • Generous Time Off Policy • Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events • Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks The estimated base pay range for this role is: $80,000 - $120,000 USD

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