Senior Principal UI Programmer - Motion Graphics & Tools

Foundry 42 Ltd. Uk; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking an exceptional Senior Principal UI Programmer with strong motion graphics and tool development experience to work with our Technical UI Director on cutting-edge, animated UI for Star Engine.

This high-level role shapes the future of our UI framework, motion graphics systems, and design tools, mentoring juniors and delivering production‑ready interfaces across menus, HUDs, and in‑game displays.

Qualifications

• UI engine programming experience in games, with strong motion graphics and tool development.
• Expert knowledge of UI architectures, animation systems, motion design principles, and tool development.
• Strong C++ programming skills and experience with animation frameworks and tool development.
• Proficiency with motion graphics software and ability to implement designs programmatically.
• Experience developing and maintaining custom UI design and animation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to translate designer workflows into efficient tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced, animated UI systems tailored for our sci‑fi game's futuristic aesthetic.
• Create fluid, responsive motion graphics for game menus, HUDs, and in‑game interfaces.
• Develop and maintain robust, user‑friendly tools for UI designers to streamline their workflow.
• Collaborate with designers and artists to understand needs and create tools that support their creative process.
• Implement real‑time preview and iteration capabilities within the UI design tools.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical direction of UI development, motion graphics, and design tools.
• Optimize performance of animated UI elements and ensure efficient integration with the design toolchain.
• Mentor junior team members in UI animation techniques, tool development, and best practices.
• Drive innovation in UI technology, motion design, and designer tools to enhance our sci‑fi game's development process and final product.

Skills

UI engine programming

Motion graphics

Tool development

C++

Animation frameworks

Design tools

Mentoring

Tools

Star Engine

Real-time UI tools

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking an exceptional Senior Principal UI Programmer with strong motion graphics and tool development experience to work with our Technical UI Director on cutting-edge, animated UI for Star Engine.

This high-level role shapes the future of our UI framework, motion graphics systems, and design tools, mentoring juniors and delivering production‑ready interfaces across menus, HUDs, and in‑game displays.