UI Designer (technical)

TL;DR

UI Designer (Gamedev): Designing and integrating complex interface systems directly in Unreal (UMG/Slate) with an accent on visual research, custom shaders, and advanced visual effects. Focus on solving multi-platform integration challenges, debugging, and optimizing UI performance on various gaming platforms.

Location: Truly flexible working with options for remote (for residents of the province of Quebec, Canada only), hybrid, or in-person.

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian video game studio recognized as a top employer, cultivating creative audacity for over 20 years in the video game industry.

What you will do

• Design and integrate complex interface systems directly in Unreal (UMG/Slate).
• Conduct visual research for interfaces.
• Create and optimize custom shaders and materials for advanced visual effects.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to solve multi-platform integration challenges.
• Debug, profile, and optimize UI to ensure smooth performance on PC, consoles, and other platforms.
• Improve the UI pipeline and document best practices for the team.

Requirements

• College degree in graphic design, multimedia, or any other relevant field.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in interface design for video games.
• Excellent proficiency with Unreal UMG and Blueprints.
• Advanced skills in shader/material creation.
• Strong understanding of UX and interaction design principles.
• Interest in complex technical challenges and optimization.
• English proficiency required, as we collaborate with English-speaking partners.
• Portfolio and/or demo required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal animation systems.

Culture & Benefits

• 4.5 days of work per week, year-round (Friday pm off).
• Truly flexible working: remote, hybrid, or in person.
• Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days.
• Complete group insurance from day one.
• A contribution to your RRSP.
• $400 allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment.
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, sports activities.
• Regular presentations of projects and new developments.
• Close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely.