UI Engineer

Lighthouse Games; Royal Leamington Spa; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Birthday day off

Studio shutdown between Christmas and/

Job summary

Lighthouse Games in Leamington Spa is seeking a UI Engineer to craft engaging UI for our games. You will work at the intersection of design and tech, turning concepts into performant interface components and collaborating closely with artists and designers.

Join a new AAA studio with ambitious goals, learning from top talent while contributing to top-tier UI systems and player experiences in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a UI Engineer or similar role in the gaming or tech industry.
• Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and C# for UI development.
• Familiar with game engines, preferably Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain user interface systems within the game engine, ensuring high-quality performance.
• Collaborate with design and art teams to create and optimize UI elements and components.
• Translate design mockups and prototypes into functional user interfaces.
• Optimize UI layouts for different screen sizes and resolutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot UI-related issues throughout the development process.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies in UI development.

Skills

C++

C#

UI development

Unreal Engine

Unity

Git

Tools

Git versioning

Job description

Game Engineering Full-time Royal Leamington Spa

Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio in Leamington Spa. We are defined by our pedigree of talent, and serious ambition to build a new best-in-class game. When you join us at Lighthouse, you will be able to create the best work of your career, in an environment that feels truly collaborative. You will learn from the best, and work alongside the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a UI Engineer, you will be at the intersection of design and technology, responsible for developing engaging and user-friendly interface components for our games. You will collaborate closely with artists and designers to transform concepts into functional elements while ensuring optimal performance and a cohesive user experience.

Key Duties Include

• Implement and maintain user interface systems within the game engine, ensuring high-quality performance.


• Collaborate with design and art teams to create and optimize UI elements and components.


• Translate design mockups and prototypes into functional user interfaces.


• Optimize UI layouts for different screen sizes and resolutions.


• Debug and troubleshoot UI-related issues throughout the development process.


• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies in UI development.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a UI Engineer or similar role in the gaming or tech industry.


• Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and C# for UI development.


• Familiar with game engines, preferably Unreal Engine or Unity.


• Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices.


• Experience with version control systems like Git.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.


• Passion for video games and keen attention to detail.


• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday


• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year