Aardvark Swift is leading the exclusive search for a Senior UI Technical Artist for a well-established and respected game studio based in Guildford. The studio is currently developing an unannounced AAA free-to-play title, and they're looking for a talented UI Technical Artist to shape and enhance the art production pipeline.

As Senior UI Technical Artist, you'll work closely with the Art Director, Art Production Director, and a multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain efficient art production pipelines.

This role can be worked from either Guildford, UK or Prague, Czechia on a hybrid basis of 1 day a week or 2 days once every 2 weeks. Plus, if you're relocating (with support and visa assistance available from the studio) you can work the initial 6 months remotely, should you wish, as you settle in to your new surroundings!

Your responsibilities...

• Creating and improving tools across UI disciplines

• Guiding the UI Tech team, and ensuring production aligns with the studio's technical standards

• Managing asset management, organisational file structures, and optimising performance

• Ensure best practice in art production flow

• Liaise with other teams to ensure smooth collaboration

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...

• Experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5

• Strong understanding of UI development using Unreal Blueprints, 2D and 3D assets, shaders, and rendering pipelines

• Expertise in performance optimisation

• Familiarity with tools such as Renderdoc, Pix, and Unreal Insights

• Effective communication skills to provide feedback, collaborate across teams, and advocate for the needs of the UI department

Desirable but not essential skills...

• C++

• Shader development

• Procedural content generation using tools like Houdini Engine

Perks and benefits include...

• Relocation and visa assistance

• 5 weeks of annual leave plus public holidays

• Comprehensive health and life insurance

• Pension contributions

• Wellbeing perks

• Dog-friendly office with an onsite canteen and games areas