Technical UI Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Technical UI Designer (Unreal Engine): Implementing and polishing player-facing UI for the Subnautica franchise with an accent on accessibility, performance, and intuitive interfaces. Focus on breaking down UI features into data-driven components and optimizing UMG/Blueprint performance across all target platforms.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

A game development studio building the Subnautica franchise under the hirify.global brand.

What you will do

• Own UI implementation from wireframe through final polish across all target platforms.
• Break down UI features into widgets, structures, classes, and data-driven components.
• Collaborate with UI/UX design, art, and engineering to deliver functional and performant interfaces.
• Implement responsive animations and interactive UI behavior reacting to gameplay events.
• Advise on implementation architecture, choosing between Blueprints and native code.
• Optimize and debug UI/UMG and Blueprint issues to meet performance targets.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical UI Designer.
• At least one shipped Unreal Engine title in a Technical UI Designer role.
• Proficiency with UMG, Blueprints, and Enhanced Input.
• Strong understanding of Unreal UI architecture, state management, and performance considerations.
• Deep knowledge of UI/UX, game usability, and modern video game UI best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Nice to have

• Programming experience in C++, C#, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Photoshop or Illustrator for UI asset creation.
• Experience developing under an early access release model.
• Knowledge of UMG Viewmodels and using 3D models in UI interfaces.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual professional development budget.
• Home office stipends.
• Paid time off for volunteer/non-profit work.
• Work within a globally distributed team environment.