Join Romero Games as we develop John Romero’s next First Person Shooter in partnership with a major publisher! This is an unprecedented opportunity to join a thriving independent development studio and work on a high-profile title that will be played by millions of gamers worldwide.

We are looking for an experienced UI Artist with a keen eye for detail, who has 3+ years experience working with exciting and dynamic UI in the Unreal engine, with at least 1 published title (ideally AAA). You'll be part of a small team helping to bring the game’s UI vision to life

Please note: This is a contract position for one year for candidates who are based in a European timezone.

What you will do:

• Design and create vibrant UI elements to help guide the player through the game

• Enhance usability and the user experience. 

• Work closely with the design and tech team to ensure all levels of accessibility features are fully catered for

• Create visually stunning static and animated UI elements 

• Work closely with Art Lead/Director, Game Designers and Programmers to create and work on visual guidelines to reinforce and support the overall game vision

What you will have:

• A portfolio showing UI that has taken a game to the next level

• Experienced in Unreal Engine (preferably UE5), Adobe Suite

• Proficient UI/UX prototyping tools, such as Proto.io, Sketch, Figma or others

• Full understanding of game workflows and pipelines

• A desire to learn new techniques and technologies

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• At least 3 years of professional experience in the games industry with at least one shipped title (excluding academic projects)

Nice to have:

• Experience with version control systems like Perforce

• Ability to think beyond the Unreal Engine’s UMG system

• Passion for first person shooters

Benefits:

• Vacation: Time off for vacation. Five weeks vacation per year + 10 national holidays. Extra vacation days after 5 and 10 years of service.

• Hybrid Working. Flexible working hours, including work-from-home and remote work.

• Fertility Leave: For employees undergoing IVF treatment, surrogacy or other forms of fertility treatment, two days per cycle for recovery or travel.

• Life-Friendly Policies: We understand that work is one of the things that you do and that life happens. We have a long and consistent pattern of life-friendly management, whether taking your kids to creche, assisting your parents with an appointment, or taking your pet to the vet.

• Compassionate Leave / Bereavement. We support employees by offering paid time off during bereavement for immediate family. This includes loss of pregnancy, including the loss of surrogate pregnancy.

• Parental Leave and Support. Family-focused benefits include fully paid maternity and paternity leave and flexible work hours. Most people here are parents. We get it.

• Social Events. Regular social events such as pub nights (including online pub nights), holiday parties, barbecues and conferences, with accommodation and travel covered by us. 

• Expert Speakers. Monthly insider expert seminars with renowned creators such as John Carmack, Rhianna Pratchett (Tomb Raider), Warren Spector (Deus Ex), David Brevik (Diablo), Harvey Smith (Dishonored), Josh Sawyer (Pillars of Eternity), and more.