Senior UI Tech Artist: Unreal Engine 5 UI Systems Lead

2K; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gearbox Entertainment in Frisco, TX is seeking a Senior Technical UI Artist to define and implement core UI systems for our games. You will own key UI materials, collaborating with designers, artists, producers, and programmers to push technology and visuals forward.

You have 6+ years of industry experience, deep Unreal Engine 5 knowledge (material editor, UMG), and a proven ability to ship memory-efficient content. Nice-to-haves include HLSL/GLSL, Python, and familiarity with current consoles.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 5, specifically the material editor and UMG.
• Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines.
• Take ownership of shippable quality content/systems that are memory efficient and performant.
• Ability to think out-of-the-box to overcome technical challenges.
• Ability to self-direct, and be autonomous when it is required.
• Working knowledge of HLSL or GLSL.
• Working knowledge of Python scripting or another programming language.
• Good knowledge of a 3D modeling application and an image editor.
• Experience with current generation platforms (Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5).
• Experience with other popular or proprietary engines (Unity, etc).
• Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills

Responsibilities

• Work with UI artists and team to create best practices and optimal workflows.
• Communicate and work closely with UI programmers to develop new engine features.
• Analyze memory and performance throughout a project's development.
• Create efficient and user friendly shaders for use in game.
• Analyze and communicate the technical challenges for UI art and UX design concepts.
• Research and develop prototypes for art pipelines and help bring your coworkers’ ideas to life.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

UMG

Material Editor

Shaders

Memory optimization

Team collaboration

Tools

Python scripting

3D modeling

Job description

Gearbox Entertainment in Frisco, TX is seeking a Senior Technical UI Artist to define and implement core UI systems for our games. You will own key UI materials, collaborating with designers, artists, producers, and programmers to push technology and visuals forward.

You have 6+ years of industry experience, deep Unreal Engine 5 knowledge (material editor, UMG), and a proven ability to ship memory-efficient content. Nice-to-haves include HLSL/GLSL, Python, and familiarity with current consoles.