Technical UI Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Technical UI Designer (GameDev): Designing and integrating complex interface systems directly in Unreal with an accent on visual research, custom shaders, and material optimization. Focus on solving multi-platform integration challenges, debugging UI performance, and improving the UI pipeline.

Location: Remote (for residents of the province of Quebec, Canada), hybrid or onsite

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian video game product company recognized as a top employer in the industry for over 20 years.

What you will do

• Design and integrate complex interface systems in Unreal (UMG/Slate).
• Conduct visual research and create/optimize custom shaders and materials.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve multi-platform integration challenges.
• Debug, profile, and optimize UI 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 a relevant field.
• 5+ 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.
• English proficiency required for collaboration with English-speaking partners.
• Portfolio and/or demo required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal animation systems.
• Interest in complex technical challenges and optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• 4.5 days of work per week, year-round.
• Flexible working options: remote, hybrid, or in-person.
• Up to 7 weeks vacation, sick days, and personal days.
• Complete group insurance from day one and RRSP contribution.
• $400 allowance towards the purchase of ergonomic equipment.
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, and sports activities.
• Regular presentations of projects and close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams.