Senior UI Engineer

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 along side the future greats of the gaming industry.

As a Senior UI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in translating design concepts into interactive and engaging user interfaces. Working closely with our design and development teams, you will leverage your expertise in front-end technologies and user interface best practices to create visually appealing and responsive interfaces within our game. You will be responsible for implementing UI components, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless integration with back-end systems to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Duties Include

• Design, develop, and implement UIs for video games that are visually appealing and easy to use.
• Write clean, optimized, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with the art and design team to create a cohesive UI that reflects the game's vision and tone.
• Implement responsive UIs that are compatible with different screen sizes and resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve UI workflows.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to bring innovative ideas to the team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other game developers working on UI-related features.

• Proven commercial experience as a UI Engineer or developer, preferably in the gaming industry.

• Experience with Unreal UI, including UMG, Slate, UI materials and animation.
• Proficient in C++ programming language.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with UI/UX design.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
• Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Health and Well-Being Benefits
• Dental Care
• Optical treatments
• Mental Health Support