Senior UI Artist

Gunfire Games

Senior UI Artist leading the design and implementation of UI elements for games at Gunfire Games. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior artists.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, creation, and implementation of UI elements in Unreal Engine
Collaborate closely with designers, programmers, and audio staff to ensure cohesive, high-quality UI
Mentor and provide guidance to junior UI artists
Utilize Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and other tools to produce polished, visually consistent assets
Animate interactive elements, transitions, and feedback systems
Work with particle systems, shaders, and mesh effects to enhance visual impact
Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining visual fidelity
Advocate for UI and usability best practices across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in professional game UI roles
Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and Unreal Engine
Strong understanding of particle systems, shaders, and 3D asset integration for UI
Familiarity with ZBrush or other sculpting/modeling tools is a bonus
Deep knowledge of typography, color theory, layout design, and usability principles
Proven ability to mentor, give constructive feedback, and lead UI discussions with peers and cross-disciplinary teams
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative production environment with evolving project needs
Passionate about games and creating interfaces that elevate the player experience
Portfolio pieces showcasing innovative or experimental UI ideas
Shipped an AA/AAA title

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
E-Verify participation

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Hard Skills & Tools

UI design3D asset integrationanimationtypographycolor theorylayout designusability principlesparticle systemsshadersUnreal Engine

Soft Skills

mentoringconstructive feedbackleadershipcollaborationcommunicationadaptabilitycreativitypassion for gamesiterative designteam advocacy