UI Tech Artist (Steel Hunters)

Wargaming; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Steel Hunters team as a UI Tech Artist for a new mech shooter game at Wargaming. You will implement innovative UI designs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leveraging your experience in Unreal Engine and UI prototyping to contribute to an exciting new title.

Benefits

Up to 30 days of annual leave

Paid time off for special occasions

Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits

Dog-friendly office environment

Onsite canteen with free snacks

Family coverage for private medical insurance

Opportunities for career development

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Company events including family and partner events

Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine and UI design.
• Development of UI prototypes using Blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement innovative UI designs in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with UX and technical teams.
• Develop prototypes and oversee UI design implementation.

Skills

Communication

Self-management

Organizational skills

Tools

Unreal Engine

Adobe After Effects

3ds Max

Job description

Join the Steel Hunters team as a UI Tech Artist working on the newly announced free-to-play mech shooter game by Wargaming, one of the biggest publishers of free-to-play games in the world.

This strategic and tactical game, developed in Unreal Engine 5, blends mech hero combat with Battle Royale and Extraction gameplay in a rich, futuristic setting, where players fight over a rare resource called Starfall. Each Hunter has unique abilities and progression paths, setting the stage for intense battles. For more information: Steel Hunters.

You will be a hardworking, self-motivated team player able to work closely with the Lead UI Artist, Art Director, and Art Production Director to create and oversee large sections of the game.

You should possess excellent verbal and written skills, be receptive to critique, and be capable of providing feedback to external partners. Active participation in group discussions is expected.

Working within a multidisciplinary team of developers in a global community, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and develop your skills by learning from your teammates.

We are looking for someone with a good sense of humor who can seamlessly integrate into our team and studio culture.

Reports to

The UI Tech Artist will report to the Lead UI Artist/Art Production Director.

What will you do?

• Implement graphically appealing and innovative UI designs within Unreal Engine.
• Develop Unreal prototypes and Blueprints to implement UI designs.
• Collaborate closely with UX design, UI, and technical teams along with the Art & UI Directors.

What are we looking for?

• Experience with Unreal Engine, with at least one full production cycle completed.
• Development of UI prototypes using Blueprints.
• Knowledge of working with 2D and 3D assets.
• Understanding of asset optimization and rendering.
• Experience implementing graphically innovative UI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of giving and receiving critique professionally.
• Strong self-management skills regarding individual and team tasks, schedules, and budgets.
• Strong organizational skills with adherence to optimization and asset management standards.

Additional skills that will stand out

• Proficiency in motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
• Scripting experience in After Effects.
• Knowledge of 3ds Max.
• A passion for making and playing great games, with awareness of current titles and industry trends.

This position is hybrid, based at our Guildford studio (UK).

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our Guildford benefits include:

• Up to 30 days of annual leave, including options to buy additional days.
• Paid time off for special occasions (Birthday, Marriage, Compassionate Leave).
• Sick leave compensation, enhanced maternity & paternity benefits.
• Dog-friendly office environment.
• Onsite canteen with free snacks and drinks.
• Video games area.
• Family coverage for private medical insurance, life insurance, and a pension scheme with matched contributions.
• Wellbeing perks, including mental health days and dedicated wellbeing rooms.
• Opportunities for career development and education.
• Employee discounts via Perkbox.
• Personal Wargaming account.
• Company events, including family and partner events.
• Seniority awards and a referral program.

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Since 1998, it has become a leader in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Its flagship titles include World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Tanks Blitz, enjoyed by millions across all major gaming platforms.