UI Technical Artist

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Birthday day off

Studio shutdown between Christmas and

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Health & Well-Being Benefits

Dental Care

Optical Treatments

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Lighthouse Games in Leamington Spa is seeking a UI Technical Artist to turn visual concepts into polished, responsive in-game interfaces using Unreal Engine. You will work closely with UI Artists, Designers and Engineers to implement screens, menus and HUD elements with performance and cross‑platform consistency in mind.

You’ll build reusable widgets, craft UI animations and ensure smooth integration with gameplay systems while maintaining high visual quality and accessibility across devices and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing in-game interfaces as a UI Technical Artist or similar
• Proficient Unreal Engine UI development with UMG and widget blueprints
• Portfolio/showreel demonstrating implemented UI and technical contributions
• Strong understanding of widget layouts, scaling, reusable components, animation and interactive states
• Knowledge of UI performance and debugging techniques
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Implement UI screens, menus and HUD elements in Unreal Engine using UMG and widget Blueprints
• Build reusable widgets and scalable UI structures maintaining visual consistency
• Implement UI animations, transitions and interactive feedback for various input methods
• Collaborate with Artists, Designers and Engineers to connect interfaces to gameplay systems
• Test, troubleshoot and optimise interfaces for performance, resolutions and accessibility
• Improve and document UI implementation workflows, tools and guidelines

Skills

UI Tech Art

Unreal Engine

UMG / Widget Blueprints

UI Animation

UI Performance

Collaboration

Tools

UMG

Widget Blueprints

C++

Job description

Lighthouse Games is leading the charge in crafting immersive and engaging AAA titles from our studio in Leamington Spa. We are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences. Our studio environment encourages creativity and collaboration to bring out the best in every project.

We are looking for a talented UI Technical Artist to bring our user interface designs to life in Unreal Engine. Working closely with UI Artists, Designers and Engineers, you will turn visual concepts and UX specifications into responsive, polished and functional in-game interfaces.

Your primary focus will be hands-on technical implementation, building and maintaining UI screens, menus and HUD elements. You will combine a strong eye for visual detail with practical technical skills, ensuring our interfaces look great, perform efficiently and work consistently across different platforms and input methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement UI screens, menus and HUD elements in Unreal Engine using UMG and widget Blueprints, translating artwork and UX specifications into polished, functional interfaces
• Build reusable widgets and scalable UI structures that maintain visual consistency and support efficient iteration
• Implement UI animations, transitions and interactive feedback, including navigation and input handling for controller, keyboard and mouse
• Collaborate with Artists, Designers and Engineers to connect interfaces to gameplay systems and data while preserving the intended visual quality and user experience
• Test, troubleshoot and optimise interfaces for performance, different resolutions, aspect ratios, localisation and accessibility requirements
• Improve and document UI implementation workflows, tools and technical guidelines

• Proven experience implementing in-game interfaces as a UI Technical Artist, Technical UI Designer, UI Implementation Artist or in a comparable role
• Practical experience with Unreal Engine UI development, including UMG, widget Blueprints and UI presentation logic
• A portfolio, showreel or practical examples demonstrating implemented UI, with a clear explanation of your technical contribution
• A strong understanding of widget layouts, scaling, reusable components, animation and interactive states, supported by an eye for visual detail
• An understanding of UI performance considerations and a methodical approach to troubleshooting technical issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for creating intuitive, engaging player experiences

Desirable:

• Experience with Unreal Engine 5, Common UI, and UI materials or shaders
• Experience delivering PC or console interfaces, including accessibility and localisation support
• Familiarity with C++, scripting or tool development to improve UI workflows and support collaboration with Engineers

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support