UI Programmer: Master Gameplay UI & Tools

Game Companies; Saguenay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubisoft Saguenay seeks a user interface programmer to develop menus, HUD, and mini-games. You will collaborate with design, programming, and art teams to create accessible interfaces across platforms.

You will review design docs, define UI features with designers, build platform-specific menus, prototype interactions, and optimize UI modules. This role emphasizes usability, localization, and cross-team collaboration, with a permanent on-site arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ in video games or related field.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and coding standards.
• Foundational knowledge of 3D graphics programming, including shaders, real-time rendering, and rendering pipelines.
• Knowledge of source control and multimedia integration.
• Knowledge of current graphic design and UI design trends; familiarity with UX concepts is a plus.
• Experience with Flash/ActionScript or similar scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review game design documents to understand the intended player experience and contribute feedback to improve game design and user experience.
• Define UI features with the graphic designer, then build platform-specific menus and systems that meet the team's visual and functional requirements.
• Understand the UI structure to support the presentation team and provide tools for interface systems and internal debug drawing.
• Create interaction prototypes, make quick updates based on feedback, and collaborate across design, programming, art, and other departments by sharing technical, creative, and planning input.
• Integrate designs and animations with the graphic designer, provide animation hooks, and support sound integration.
• Oversee and maintain UI modules and systems, assess performance and memory constraints, and optimize code across platforms.
• Develop application programming interfaces (APIs) for automated UI tests to check the game's ongoing health.
• Apply usability, user experience, accessibility, and localization concepts to interfaces.
• Keep your knowledge and skills current by following industry developments.
• Carry out other related tasks.

Skills

C++ programming

OO programming

3D graphics

Shaders

Source control

UI design trends

JavaScript

HLSL

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Adobe Flash

ActionScript

XML

C#

JavaScript

HLSL

Job description

Ubisoft Saguenay seeks a user interface programmer to develop menus, HUD, and mini-games. You will collaborate with design, programming, and art teams to create accessible interfaces across platforms.

You will review design docs, define UI features with designers, build platform-specific menus, prototype interactions, and optimize UI modules. This role emphasizes usability, localization, and cross-team collaboration, with a permanent on-site arrangement.