Technical UI/UX Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical UI/UX Designer (Unreal Engine): Implementing intuitive and visually striking user interfaces for video games with an accent on the intersection of visual design and technical execution. Focus on crafting responsive UI layouts, developing Blueprint architecture, and ensuring accessibility across platforms.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $33 - $58 USD hourly (depending on location)

Company

Startup multimedia studio best known for the hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime".

What you will do

• Implement static and animated user interfaces to ensure a seamless and intuitive end-user experience.
• Execute UI design in Unreal Engine, maintaining strict consistency in art treatment and data structures.
• Ensure UI readability, accessibility, and responsiveness across all target platforms.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and engineers to deliver features aligned with art direction.
• Develop and document UI Blueprint architecture best practices to improve team efficiency.
• Iterate on UI components to optimize performance and usability based on player feedback.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in UI technical design for games or interactive media.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting.
• Ability to solve complex technical and design problems considering optimization and accessibility.
• Proven experience building complex real-time user interfaces.
• Ability to iterate and collaborate effectively under production constraints and deadlines.
• Must be based in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience working on horror or atmospheric games.
• Motion design or UI animation skills.
• Knowledge of In-Engine UI Materials.
• Programming experience in C++ or C#.
• Deep understanding of game accessibility standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-visibility franchise with massive global popularity.
• Remote-friendly work arrangement within the US.
• Collaborative culture rooted in player-first thinking.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.