Technical UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Technical UI Artist (Unreal Engine 5): Developing and maintaining complex visual and technical UI solutions for AAA titles with an accent on UMG framework, shaders, and pipeline optimization. Focus on bridging the gap between design and implementation to deliver polished, performant, and player-ready interfaces.

Location: Hybrid in Brighton, UK (requires 3 days onsite per week)

Company

A studio of AAA veterans delivering player-centric experiences with a strong commitment to performance, accessibility, and engineering excellence.

What you will do

• Translate gameplay and UX requirements into functional, performant in-engine UI systems using the UMG framework.
• Develop solutions for complex UI scenarios using UE5 Material Blueprints and HLSL shaders.
• Build and maintain efficient UI asset workflows, tools, and templates to optimize delivery speed.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to align creative vision with technical execution.
• Ensure UX flows and UI visuals align with design best practices and UE5 rendering capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews and iteratively polish UI elements for a pixel-perfect aesthetic.

Requirements

• Must be based in or be able to commute to Brighton, UK for a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite).
• 3+ years of experience as a UI Technical Artist or equivalent in game development.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one title to release.
• Strong proficiency with UE5 UMG, including widget Blueprints, animations, and complex layouts.
• Deep expertise in shaders for UI within Unreal Engine 5 (Material Blueprints, HLSL).
• Working knowledge of UI asset tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice to have

• Experience with console certification (Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment with a strict "no crunch" policy.
• Private pension via salary sacrifice and optional private medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Annual research credit to support personal growth and skill enhancement.
• Generous leave including bank holidays, winter break office closure, and 6 weeks of family leave.
• Office perks including weekly team lunches, snacks, and a fully equipped game lounge.