UI/UX Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and develop game user interfaces, including menus, HUDs, widgets, and interactive elements.

• Construct and manage UI components directly within Unreal Engine using UMG.

• Design UI layouts, states, navigation flows, interactions, and transitions.

• Transform UI concepts and visual designs into operational in-game interfaces.

• Collaborate closely with UI programmers to incorporate visual assets into the game.

• Partner with game designers and programmers to outline and execute UI requirements.

• Rapidly prototype UI in Unreal and refine based on playtesting and feedback.

• Ensure consistency throughout the various UI systems and screens in the game.

• Assist in defining reusable UI patterns and components.

• Guarantee that UI is responsive, clear, and intuitive during gameplay.

• Oversee the UI implementation from initial prototype to final polish and ongoing updates.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience as a UI Designer within the gaming industry.

• Deep understanding of game UI design and visual hierarchy principles.

• Practical experience in creating and implementing UI in Unreal Engine.

• Strong proficiency in UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics).

• Comfortable operating directly within the Unreal Editor.

• Experience in developing menus, HUDs, widgets, and interactive UI flows.

• Ability to work with UI art assets and successfully integrate them into functional interfaces.

• Familiarity with basic UX principles, especially regarding navigation, menus, and player interactions.

• Experience with live games and adapting UI based on player feedback and requirements.

• Comfortable collaborating with programmers, designers, and artists.

• Meticulous attention to detail and an eye for finishing touches.

• Experience in launching and maintaining UI systems in a live game environment.

• Current residency in Ontario or Quebec, or readiness to relocate to Ontario.

• Bonus: Knowledge of Unreal Blueprints and basic scripting.

• Bonus: Experience in prototyping UI/UX directly within the engine.

• Bonus: Understanding of best practices in accessibility and usability.

• Bonus: Some familiarity with UI animation and motion design.

• Bonus: Experience working closely with gameplay programmers and technical designers.

🏝️ Benefits

• 6.5 weeks of paid vacation.

• Eligibility for the Employee Stock Options Plan.

• Flexible working hours and locations, with options for remote, hybrid, or on-site work.

• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits plan for you and your family.

• 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks for Canadian employees.