GOALS is a remote-first game studio, with HQ in Stockholm. We’re developing the biggest thing happening to football since, well, the football.

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Senior Technical UI Artist

As a Senior Technical UI Artist at GOALS, you will collaborate with UX Designers, UI Artists, and Engineers to bring the GOALS UI vision to life. You will be responsible for the technical implementation of UI systems in Unreal Engine 5, focusing on scalability and performance. This involves developing dynamic HUDs, menus, and in-world widgets that are tightly integrated with the game experience. Furthermore, you will design and implement reusable UI components, materials, and animations using UMG, Blueprint, and custom shaders, supporting the team with tools, automation, and pipeline improvements as needed. The role is part of a tight, cross-functional team.

<h5>&nbsp;</h5><h2>We are building the next generation of football gaming</h2>&nbsp;We believe football gaming should be as exciting and inclusive as the sport itself. Our vision is to build the world’s most player-centric football game, which empowers a global community to compete, create, and connect. No outdated licenses. No legacy limitations. Just pure football, driven by innovation, culture, and the people who love the game. GOALS is for the kids and the champions. The creators, the grinders, the entertainers. For every moment of skill, every style of play, and every version of you. This is more than just a game — it’s a new standard.&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.playgoals.com/" target="_blank">Read more about GOALS here.</a> <h2 style="text-align:center;">Welcome to the UI team </h2>At GOALS, UI is more than just a layer between player and gameplay — it’s part of the game’s heartbeat. Our UI team crafts the visual language that players interact with every single match, from seamless menus to responsive HUDs. As a Senior Technical UI Artist, you’ll help bridge art and engineering, working hands-on with shaders, materials, and modular systems to create immersive, performant UI that feels as good as it looks. You’ll be part of a tight, cross-functional team where initiative is encouraged, collaboration is constant, and great ideas shape the future of football gaming.<h5>At GOALS, you will...</h5><ul> <li>Collaborate with UX Designers, UI Artists, and Engineers to bring the GOALS UI vision to life.</li> <li>Own the technical implementation of UI systems in Unreal Engine 5, with a focus on scalability and performance.</li> <li>Develop dynamic HUDs, menus, and in-world widgets that are tightly integrated with the game experience.</li> <li>Design and implement reusable UI components, materials, and animations using UMG, Blueprint, and custom shaders.</li> <li>Support the team with tools and automation, and contribute to pipeline improvements where needed.</li> </ul><h5>Ideally, you have...</h5><ul> <li>5+ years of experience implementing UI in games, with at least one shipped title.</li> <li>Expertise in visual design, motion graphics, and UI aesthetics.</li> <li>Strong hands-on experience in Unreal Engine, especially with UMG, Blueprint, and data-driven UI systems.</li> <li>A solid understanding of performance optimization techniques for game UI.</li> <li>Deep experience in building and managing shaders and materials specifically tailored for UI.</li> <li>Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages — whether for tool development, automation, or pipeline support.</li> </ul><ul> </ul>About the EmploymentThe position is permanent, and you can work from our Stockholm office, hybrid or fully remote from anywhere in Europe. It is important that you are able to communicate unhindered in verbal/written English. For this position, we do not offer relocation assistance. In addition to opportunities for creative impact and professional growth, working at GOALS has many other benefits like&nbsp;occupational pension, 30 days PTO, flexible work hours, stock options, and more. <a href="https://studio.playgoals.com/life" target="_blank">Learn more here.</a>&nbsp;ApplicationFor this role, we would like you to include: <ul> <li>LinkedIn profile, CV, or any other document that showcases your experience</li> <li>A link to your portfolio(if applicable)</li> </ul>We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t feel that you tick all the boxes. You just might be exactly what we need, even if we haven’t understood it yet. GOALS is still a young company and we change quickly. But one thing that never changes is our conviction that we need a diverse studio environment, filled with different perspectives and skills.<a href="https://studio.playgoals.com/stories/recruitment-process" target="_blank">Read more about our recruitment process</a>

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Crater Studios is seeking an experienced Gameplay Engineer proficient in Unreal Engine 5 and C++ to design and implement gameplay systems, create engaging player experiences, and develop innovative mechanics. The role involves collaborating with designers and artists, optimizing code and assets, experimenting with new gameplay ideas, and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate is passionate about gaming, a self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys tackling challenges with creative solutions. This position contributes to building a diverse portfolio of micro-AAA games within a unique gaming ecosystem.

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