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TECHNICAL UI DESIGNER - 12 Month Contract

Keywords Studios 🇬🇧 Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom

Contract Mid-level

You will collaborate with engineers and designers to implement UI features such as layouts, menus, and animations using scripting languages. Additionally, you will be responsible for authoring tools and workflows for the UI team while ensuring optimal performance across platforms.

Responsibilities

  • You will collaborate with engineers and designers to implement UI features such as layouts, menus, and animations using scripting languages. Additionally, you will be responsible for authoring tools and workflows for the UI team while ensuring optimal performance across platforms.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional game development experience with a strong background in UI implementation and game engines. Proficiency in scripting languages and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset are essential for this technical role.

Benefits

  • Company pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Private medical insurance scheme
  • Free parking
  • Company socials
  • Monthly lunches
  • Annual d3t events
  • Breakout areas

Key Skills

Technical UI implementation Game UI design Scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++, visual scripting) Game engine integration Layout creation Menu design Animation implementation Tool and workflow authoring Performance optimization across platforms Collaboration with engineers and designers Problem‑solving mindset Version control (e.g., Git) UI testing Cross‑platform UI standards

About Keywords Studios

We work behind the scenes with game developers, publishers, and entertainment companies to bring their ideas to life and keep them running smoothly. From game development and art production to audio services, localization, game testing, community support, and marketing, we’re the partner you call when you need extra hands (or brains). We are 13,000 people worldwide. Tech-savvy, AI-aware, and deeply invested in R&D. We’re adaptable, collaborative, and used to plugging into diverse teams and pipelines. Many of us grew up with games, animation, and film. We’re fans first, and that shows in how we work: with care, respect, accessibility, and safety in mind. Whether it’s building innovative experiences, meeting tight deadlines, or preserving creative vision across every language and culture, our services and proprietary tools integrate seamlessly with your team at any stage of the product life cycle. We don’t always make the headlines, but we help others get there. Among our clients: T

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