Game Tech UI Designer

Globant; Colombia; Presencial; COP 100.440.000 - 167.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Globant in Colombia is seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Senior Tech UI Designer to join our team of passionate creators. This role focuses on implementing visually captivating user interfaces for our games, shaping players' experiences across platforms.

You will collaborate with UI/UX designers, game designers, and developers to design UI systems, break down features into widgets, and ensure pixel-perfect results while managing memory and performance budgets.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience building UI in game engines across platforms (mobile, web, PC, consoles).
• 2+ years shipping updates to a user base on a regular cadence.
• Proficient with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and game engine experience (Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.).
• Eye for pixel-perfect UI and ability to translate designs into the engine.
• Strong written and communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: UI work on 2+ AAA game titles, C++, scripting, materials/shaders in UE.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, game designers, and developers to create visually engaging, functional interfaces for our games.
• Design UI systems, break down features into widgets, increase UI performance.
• Ensure assets stay within memory and CPU constraints; profile performance.
• Implement blueprint logic when needed; assist UI artists; discuss Blueprint vs Native Code.
• Debug blueprints/UMG issues using various tools.
• Support UX/UI art and engineering with organization, documentation, and workflow improvements.

Descripción del empleo

About Us

At Globant, we are devoted to crafting immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences for our global audience. With a focus on innovation and creativity, our passion for games has driven us to become a leading player in the gaming industry. We collaborate with the best minds in the industry to produce games that leave a lasting impression on players worldwide.

About Us

At Globant, we are devoted to crafting immersive and visually stunning gaming experiences for our global audience. With a focus on innovation and creativity, our passion for games has driven us to become a leading player in the gaming industry. We collaborate with the best minds in the industry to produce games that leave a lasting impression on players worldwide.

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and experienced Senior Tech UI Designer to join our team of passionate creators. This individual will play a pivotal role in implementing visually captivating user interfaces for our games, which will significantly impact our players' experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, game designers, and developers to create visually engaging, functional, and user-friendly interfaces for our games.
• Work on UI Systems Design, break down feature/wireframe into necessary widgets, structures, and classes; increase UI performance by ensuring best practices are being followed by colleagues.
• Ensure assets/UI are within memory and CPU constraints. Learning to profile performance and the costs of UMG/Slate/C++/and texture memory.
• Implement blueprint logic when presentation logic calls for it. Assist UI Artists where necessary in implementing special presentation behavior. Consult with UI engineers on what logic will be in Blueprint vs Native Code.
• Debug blueprints/UMG issues quickly using various tools and techniques.
• Find ways to assist UX, UI Art, and UI engineering in organization, documentation, and building workflow improvements.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in building UI and experiences in game engines and across multiple platforms (mobile, web, pc, consoles). Or similar experiences that have transferable years of experience.
• 2+ years of experience shipping updates and new features to a user base on a regular cadence. Or similar experiences that have transferable years of experience.
• Professional experience using Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator a plus), have engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, UE4, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.), and an understanding of game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.).
• You have an eye for pixel perfect UI, translating and spotting various potential issues with mockups as you help see the designs into the engine.
• You are a logical problem solver who pays a lot of attention to detail and has excellent written and communication skills.
• You can "translate" communication across departments (i.e., talk to engineering about UI Art needs, summarize technical issues, etc), but also have empathy for non-technical team members and the ability to empower others on your team.
• Bonus points: UI work on 2+ AAA game titles, C++, scripting experience, experience with building materials/shaders in UE

At Globant we believe that an inclusive culture and a diverse environment makes us stronger. We encourage people to have an inclusive spirit as our global footprint expands. We seek to generate a place of inspiration and growth for everyone. A safe space, based on equity as a value, where everyone's careers can be promoted and developed in the same way. There is no innovation without diversity and there is no improvement without plurality.

Are you ready?