Full-Time

UI Technical Artist

Multiple Teams

Posted on 8/21/2025

Turtle Rock Studios

Turtle Rock Studios

201-500 employees

Video game development studio for AAA/VR

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120k/yr

Irvine, CA, USA

In Person

Flexible work arrangements include in-studio, hybrid, and remote options.

Category
UI/UX & Design (1)
Required Skills
Unreal Engine
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a UI Technical Artist, UI Implementer, or similar role in game development
  • A portfolio or demo reel showcasing shipped projects or interactive UI work in Unreal Engine
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 with hands-on experience in UMG (UI Editor, Blueprints, Widgets, Materials)
  • Experience working with Figma or similar design software for UI/UX collaboration
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices for player-facing experiences
  • Knowledge of localization and accessibility design for UI in games
  • Ability to script and debug using Blueprints
  • Experience with motion graphics or UI animations (After Effects, Niagara, or Sequencer)
  • Familiarity with console development and UI performance optimization
  • Knowledge of accessibility design for UI in games
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and polish
  • Strong cross-discipline communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Responsibilities
  • Implement, optimize, and maintain user interfaces using Unreal Engine 5 and UMG
  • Translate Figma mockups and wireframes into interactive, responsive, in-game UI
  • Work closely with UI/UX Designers to ensure fidelity between design intent and implementation
  • Develop and maintain UI assets pipelines, ensuring a clean workflow from Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator into UE5
  • Iterate on Blueprint scripting of the material in UMG for the front end
  • Contribute to the development of materials and shader solutions that elevate the look and feel of the UI
  • Collaborate with Engineers to integrate UI systems into gameplay features and tools
  • Collaborate with QA to track and resolve UI related bugs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related technical challenges, including performance and scalability
  • Ensure UI elements function seamlessly across multiple platforms and resolutions
  • Create and maintain documentation, scripts, and tools to support efficient UI workflows
  • Participate in playtests and iteration cycles to improve usability and visual quality
Desired Qualifications
  • Shooter games experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of C++ is a plus

Turtle Rock Studios develops AAA and VR video games, including Back 4 Blood, and has partnered with Valve on major titles like Counter-Strike and Left 4 Dead. Its games emphasize cooperative multiplayer in large, immersive environments, with Back 4 Blood centered on four-player co-op against hordes. Tencent owns the studio since 2021, but the team continues to operate independently from its Lake Forest, California headquarters, led by the co-founders. The studio aims to keep producing high-budget titles and expand its IP portfolio while leveraging Tencent’s backing and maintaining independent leadership.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lake Forest, Illinois

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Back 4 Blood hit 10 million players by February 2022, proving co-op demand.
  • Post-launch DLC like Tunnels of Terror drives recurring revenue effectively.
  • Tencent acquisition in 2021 funds independent development of new titles.

What critics are saying

  • Helldivers 2 dominates with 450k peak players, cannibalizing new shooter.
  • Warner Bros blacklists after Back 4 Blood's 5.2m sales underperformance.
  • Tencent shutters studio if new game misses 5m sales in 24 months.

What makes Turtle Rock Studios unique

  • Masters 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer from Evolve's hunter-monster battles.
  • Pioneers co-op PvE zombie shooters via Left 4 Dead and Back 4 Blood.
  • Innovates replayable cooperative FPS with dynamic survival mechanics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

KitGuru
Nov 18th, 2024
Turtle Rock working on Back 4 Blood sequel

Turtle Rock working on Back 4 Blood sequel.

What If Gaming
Jul 24th, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios is working on a New Co-Op survivor Shooter

Turtle Rock Studios is working on a New Co-Op survivor Shooter.

Polygon
Feb 3rd, 2023
Back 4 Blood isn’t getting new content and more studios should try it

On Thursday, Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios announced that it’s no longer planning to develop new content for the game.

Destructoid
Feb 3rd, 2023
Turtle Rock isn't working on more Back 4 Blood content

In a short update, Turtle Rock Studios confirms it’s not working on any more Back 4 Blood content.

Press Start
Feb 2nd, 2023
Turtle Rock Studios Is Moving On From Back 4 Blood To Work On A New Game

Turtle Rock Studios has announced that it’s finished working on its cooperative zombie slaying FPS, Back 4 Blood, and won’t be producing any new content for the game.

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