Technical UI Designer

You will implement UI systems design in Unreal Engine, build rapid prototypes, and collaborate with UX Designers, UI Artists, and UI Engineers. Additionally, you will take ownership of complex features and ensure UI performance best practices are followed.

Responsibilities

• Work on UI Systems Design, break down feature/wireframe into necessary widgets, structures, and classes
• Increase UI performance by ensuring best practices are being followed by colleagues
• Ensure assets/UI are within memory and CPU constraints
• Implement blueprint logic when presentation logic calls for it
• Assist UI Artists where necessary to implement special presentation behavior
• Consult with UI engineers on what logic will be in blueprint vs native code
• Take ownership of complex features with minimal oversight
• Debug blueprints/UMG issues quickly using various tools and techniques
• Find ways to assist UX, UI Art, and UI engineering in organization, documentation, and building workflow improvements

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in building UI and experiences in game engines and across multiple platforms (mobile, web, pc, consoles)
• 2 years of experience shipping updates and new features to a user base on a regular cadence
• Professional experience using Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator a plus)
• Engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.)
• An understanding of game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.)

Key Skills

• UI design
• Game engines
• Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.)
• Game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.)
• Logical problem-solving
• Written and communication skills
• Empathy for non-technical team members

Benefits

• 100% of premiums paid for Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match
• Robust mental well-being program through Modern Health
• Unlimited PTO and sick time
• Paid sabbatical after 7 years of employment
• Company-wide paid breaks and events