Technical UI Designer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote work is available for residents of the province of Quebec; hybrid and 100% onsite options are also available. Offices are based in Quebec City and Montreal. International travel may be required.

Company

hirify.global is a video game development studio creating games across multiple platforms.

What you will do

• Design and integrate complex UI systems directly in Unreal Engine using UMG and Slate.
• Create and optimize custom shaders and materials for advanced visual effects.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers on cross-platform integration challenges.
• Debug, profile, and optimize UI systems for PC, consoles, and other platforms.
• Develop the Unreal Engine UI development pipeline with technology leadership.
• Improve UI tools, templates, workflows, and future production processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Digital Arts, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approximately five years of video game UI design experience.
• Excellent command of Unreal UMG and Blueprints; Slate experience is an asset.
• Advanced shader and material creation skills, with a good understanding of UX and interaction design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Portfolio and/or demo required, with availability for international travel when needed.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal animation systems.
• Experience adapting designs for different audiences and platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• 4.5-day workweek year-round, with Friday afternoons off.
• Flexible work options: remote for Quebec residents, hybrid, or 100% onsite.
• Up to seven weeks of vacation annually, plus sick and personal days.
• Group insurance from the first day and RRSP contributions.
• $400 allowance for ergonomic equipment, plus access to wellness and studio activities.