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2K · 13 hours ago

Senior Technical UI Artist

positionSan Mateo, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$100K/yr - $148K/yr

2k is a diverse team of developers passionate about creating amazing games. They are seeking a Senior Technical UI Artist to lead the development of fundamental UI systems for online multiplayer gaming, collaborating closely with various teams to optimize UI materials and workflows.

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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

Medical
Financial
Bonus
Equity awards

Company

2K

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2K is a development studio that develops and publishes sports-based video games. It is a sub-organization of Take-Two Interactive Software.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Novato, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://2k.com

H1B Sponsorship

2K has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (18)
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2023 (19)
2022 (15)
2021 (24)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Phil Dixon
Chief Operating Officer
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Darrell Gallagher
SVP, Studio Head
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