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31st Union · 16 hours ago

Senior Technical UI Artist

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $148K/yr

31st Union is a diverse team of developers passionate about creating amazing games. They are looking for a Senior Technical UI Artist to lead the development of UI systems and collaborate across disciplines to enhance the gaming experience.

Digital Entertainment

Responsibilities

Lead the development and iteration of material functions, menus, and dynamic UI animations

Recreate advanced UI VFX and animation states using Unreal Engine’s material system, including different states for interactable objects

Collaborate across disciplines to serve as a key bridge between UI/UX design, engineering, and art

Continuously improve and optimize UI systems for scalability and performance

Define, document, and advocate for best practices in UI architecture, materials, and workflows

Translate UX wireframes into functional UI using Blueprint scripting with rapid iteration cycles and prototyping

Qualification

Unreal EngineUI animationsBlueprint scriptingShader creationAAA game developmentC++C#Collaboration skillsProblem-solving

Required

Proven experience with Unreal Engine, specifically in:

Implementing UI animations using Unreal's material system for responsive, visually rich interfaces

Creating and optimizing UI materials for performance and scalability

Building real-time UI systems, including interactive states and dynamic components

Proficiency in shader creation via node graph; familiarity with HLSL or GLSL

Strong grasp of data flow, logic, and problem-solving

Experience with Blueprint scripting for UI behavior

Ability to meet production deadlines while iterating quickly and efficiently

Strong collaboration skills, especially working closely with UI artists and engineers

Preferred

Experience with AAA game development

Familiarity with programming languages such as C++ or C#

Balanced expertise across UMG and UI materials

Ability to make 3D interactive UI or diegetic UI is a plus

Benefits

A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Bonus and/or equity awards

Company

31st Union

31st Union is an association of diverse game makers committed in putting fans first.

Founded in 2019

San Mateo, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.thirtyfirstunion.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Ben Brinkman

Studio Head

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