At Turtle Rock, we make the games we want to play. We're dedicated to providing a collaborative environment where our team members feel empowered with the creative freedom to contribute and grow. While we are based in Orange County, CA, we support flexible work arrangements ranging from in-studio, hybrid, to fully remote throughout North America. Join our award-winning game development team and help create our next hit title.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior UI Artist to join our team and help deliver world-class user interfaces for a PC/Console game. This role is ideal for an artist with exceptional graphic design, visual communication and implementation skills who can take ownership of UI features from concept through final in game polish.
The Senior UI Artist will collaborate closely with Art Directors, UI/UX Designers, Engineers, Game Designers and UI Tech Artists to make sure features meet both visual and usability goals. This position reports to the UX/UI Director.
Responsibilities- Own assigned UI features from concept through final in-game implementation, driving visual quality and polish throughout development
- Create high-quality UI art, including HUDs, menus, icons, motion graphics, and supporting visual elements
- Define and champion visual solutions that align with the game's artistic direction and player experience goals
- Implement, review, polish and iterate UI assets directly in Unreal Engine 5 (UMG), validating readability, animation and final presentation quality
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve visual quality, hierarchy, usability, consistency and player experience
- Partner closely with UI Tech Art and Engineering to integrate assets, support animation and motion and resolve implementation challenges
- Drive visual consistency across features by maintaining style guides, asset libraries and established UI patterns
- Deliver work that reaches a shippable quality bar with strong self review, attention to detail and minimal corrective feedback
- Balance visual quality, technical constraints and production realities
- Mentor other UI artists through feedback, collaboration, and best practices
- Participate in playtests and iteration cycles to improve usability and visual quality
- 5+ years of professional UI Art experience in game development, with at least one shipped AAA title
- Portfolio demonstrating exceptional graphic design, iconography, typography, composition, color theory, and motion design skills
- Strong illustration and paint-over skills with a refined artistic eye
- Strong experience implementing, reviewing and polishing UI directly in Unreal Engine 5, including UMG workflows
- Advanced proficiency in Photoshop and experience with motion graphics tools such as After Effects
- Working knowledge of Figma or similar UI/UX design tools
- Strong understanding of UX principles and player-centered design
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Shooter games experience is a plus
- Experience creating UI animations, VFX, or motion graphics
- Experience collaborating with UI Tech Artists to bring UI features to final in game quality
- Experience shipping live-service, multiplayer, or action games
Some of the benefits and perks our employees get to enjoy, include:
- 100% Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage for you and your family
- Retirement Savings Plan Matching
- Career Improvement Plan
- Flexible Work Arrangements - In-House, Hybrid, and Remote
- Generous Time Off Policy
- Company Events - In-Person + Virtual Events
- Fully Stocked Kitchen + Sponsored Food Trucks
The estimated base pay range for this role is: $105,000 - $150,000 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional UI Art experience in game development, with at least one shipped AAA title
- Portfolio demonstrating exceptional graphic design, iconography, typography, composition, color theory, and motion design skills
- Strong illustration and paint-over skills with a refined artistic eye
- Strong experience implementing, reviewing and polishing UI directly in Unreal Engine 5, including UMG workflows
- Advanced proficiency in Photoshop
- Experience with motion graphics tools such as After Effects
- Working knowledge of Figma or similar UI/UX design tools
- Strong understanding of UX principles and player-centered design
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Shooter games experience
- Experience creating UI animations, VFX, or motion graphics
- Experience collaborating with UI Tech Artists to bring UI features to final in game quality
- Experience shipping live-service, multiplayer, or action games
What We Do
Founded in 2002, we are Turtle Rock Studios, a multi-project, award-winning independent developer located in the heart of Orange County, CA. We thrive in an open, collaborative environment which is led to this day by co-founders Chris Ashton and Phil Robb. Our past projects consist of AAA Competitive / Co-Op shooters: Left4Dead and Evolve. We're gamers who believe in iteration, so we work alongside our community to make our, and their, gameplay dreams reality. We are currently working on several VR titles, along with an unannounced project. We are always looking for top tier talent to add to our development team. To learn more about our team and culture, visit www.turtlerockstudios.com/our-studio/ For specific job listings visit www.turtlerockstudios.com/careers/
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