Rocket Science Group · 5 days ago
UI Technical Artist
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expRocket Science Group is a multinational team in the gaming industry seeking an experienced UI Technical Artist. The role involves creating high-quality UI assets, ensuring design integration, and developing efficient workflows to enhance the user experience.
Console GamesGamingOnline GamesPC GamesVideo Games
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Proven Track Record: At least one shipped game; bonus points for console certification experience (Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5)
Benefits
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
Professional Development
Work-Life Balance
Family Friendly
Weekly Team Lunches (plus Snacks!)
Fully Equipped Team Lounge, Including our Favorite Consoles and Games
Company
Rocket Science Group
Rocket Science Group is a group of co-development companies serving video game studios & publishers.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.05MKey Investors
The Welsh GovernmentKonvoy
2023-08-22Grant· $1.05M
2023-04-01Seed
Leadership Team
Tom Daniel
Co-founder / Co-CEO
Recent News
2023-08-22
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