UI Technical Artist

Rocket Science Group•Albany, NY

3d•$75,000 - $99,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced UI Technical Artist to join our team in Albany, NY. The right person will be open and flexible, able to work in wide-ranging UI art and workflow problem spaces with various styles and team sizes. The ideal candidate will work closely with other artists and our client partners to support and augment asset workflows. As the main bridge between design and implementation, both at the studio and with our clients, the UI Technical Artist will be responsible for developing and maintaining solutions to complex visual scenarios, which includes ensuring timely and efficient communication, thinking creatively, and successfully delivering milestones.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a UI Tech Artist, UI Tech Designer, or similar role in game development.
Strong Artistic Foundation: Proven ability to create production-ready UI assets and layouts using Figma and Adobe Photoshop.
Expertise in Design Systems: Proficiency in building and maintaining Figma libraries, components, and auto-layouts to streamline the design-to-implementation pipeline.
Technical Asset Prep: Deep understanding of how to structure source files for export, including slicing, sprite packing, and optimization for engine performance.
Game Engine Proficiency: Experience with UI implementation in game engines (e.g. Unreal Engine UMG, Unity UI systems).
Shader Knowledge: Working knowledge of shaders as applied to UI (e.g. Unreal Material Blueprints, HLSL).

Nice To Haves

Proven Track Record: At least one shipped game; bonus points for console certification experience (Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5).

Responsibilities

UI Asset Creation: Design and author high-quality UI assets (icons, buttons, borders, and menus) from scratch within Figma and Photoshop, ensuring they align with the project's art direction.
Art & Design Integration: Ensure that UX flows and UI visuals work in alignment with good design practices and client expectations.
Design to Engine Translation: Own the process of taking high-fidelity source files and translating them into performant, scalable in-engine assets without losing visual intent.
UI & Design Implementation: Translate gameplay and UX requirements into functional, in-engine UI systems, ensuring designs are visually consistent, performant, and player-friendly.
Technical Problem-Solving: Develop solutions for complex UI scenarios, leveraging your knowledge of shaders, engine workflows, and UI optimization techniques.
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain efficient UI and asset workflows, ensuring that tools, templates, and processes are optimized for quality and speed.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Arrangement: As a member of our team, you’ll have the flexibility to work at home and collaborate with your fellow engineers in person!
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package: Your health and wellbeing is important to us, so we offer a variety of benefits including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Annual Leave, Plus 9 Paid Holidays and Winter Break Office Closure
Annual Research Credit: We always encourage personal growth, so we provide all of our team members with an annual credit to further enhance your skills!
Professional Development: We offer biannual reviews, as well as opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, internal tech talks, and the chance to learn from specialists with backgrounds from across the games and software development industries.
Work-Life Balance: We really believe that home life comes first and we promote a flexible working environment. And as an added bonus: We don’t crunch!
Family Friendly: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer 6 weeks full of Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave to support you during this exciting time!
Office Perks: In addition to everything above, we also provide:
Weekly Team Lunches (plus Snacks!)
Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favorite Consoles and Games
And, most importantly, a supportive and creative working environment made up of talented and friendly people, as well as the opportunity to work on some pretty cool games and projects – if we do say so ourselves!