UI Technical Designer

You will be responsible for implementing UI features and functionality using Unreal 5's UMG system, as well as collaborating with designers and artists to ensure a high-quality, inclusive, and accessible user experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience shipping games in Unreal 5's UI framework, C++ and Blueprint scripting, and UI animation and optimization techniques, and best practices for UI development. Have a keen eye for detail, creative flair, and a passion for making games that delight and inspire players.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Game Designers, UX Designers, and Artists to develop intuitive and visually appealing UI using Unreal Engine 5.
• Create in-engine prototypes to communicate and iterate on design ideas.
• Build maintainable and extensible UI components and libraries in Unreal.
• Work with engineering teams to understand potential limitations, but also strive for the highest possible quality of the end-game user experience.
• Ensure UI complies with accessibility and inclusivity guidelines to ensure that games are playable by as many people as possible.
• Develop and maintain design documentation.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in game UI design.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience designing and implementing game UI.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 and its UI development tools (Blueprint, C++, Common UI).
• A portfolio of previous UI projects using Unreal 5 or similar game engines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Experience in AAA games.
• Understanding of key design principles
• Prior experience as a Game Designer, Product Designer, or Graphic Designer
• Experience working closely with User Experience Research (UXR).
• Experience designing accessible interactions for people with disabilities.
• Experience creating UI Art mock-ups using Photoshop, Figma, Adobe Illustrator, etc.