UI Technical Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

UI Technical Artist (Game Development): Bringing deep-sim sports interfaces to life and ensuring complex data systems are implemented efficiently across console and PC with an accent on logic, scalability, and performance optimization. Focus on translating high-fidelity mock-ups into engine-ready UI layouts, integrating dynamic data-driven elements, and streamlining development workflows.

Location: Onsite in Melbourne or Adelaide, Australia. Existing Australian working rights required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

hirify.global is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected game developers, specializing in high-quality sports simulations from studios in Melbourne and Adelaide.

What you will do

• Implement functional, engine-ready UI layouts from high-fidelity mock-ups, focusing on logic and scalability.
• Integrate dynamic data-driven elements by collaborating with UI Programmers and Artists.
• Optimize the UI pipeline by developing and maintaining tools and workflows.
• Ensure high performance of interfaces by profiling and optimizing draw calls, memory, and layout for consoles.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a Technical Art or UI implementation role in games.
• Proficiency with XAML, C#, or JavaScript (or similar UI scripting languages).
• High-level proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proven ability to communicate technical constraints to artists and artistic requirements to programmers.
• Existing Australian working rights are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with UI shaders, particle effects, or advanced motion graphics.
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine (UMG), Unity (UI Toolkit/UGUI), or proprietary UI middleware.
• Experience building custom plugins or scripts for Figma or Photoshop.

Culture & Benefits

• Catered lunches provided Monday to Thursday.
• Social culture with optional breakfast and dinner on Fridays.
• Commuter support with yearly Myki cards (Melbourne Studio).
• Support for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and social workplace environment.