Job Description
Lighthouse Games is a new AAA studio seeking a UI Engineer to develop engaging and user-friendly interface components for games. The role involves collaborating with artists and designers to transform concepts into functional UI elements, ensuring optimal performance and a cohesive user experience. Key duties include implementing and maintaining UI systems, optimizing layouts, and troubleshooting UI-related issues.
Good To Have:
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Passion for video games
- Keen attention to detail
Must Have:
- Implement and maintain user interface systems within the game engine
- Collaborate with design and art teams to create and optimise UI elements
- Translate design mockups and prototypes into functional user interfaces
- Optimise UI layouts for different screen sizes and resolutions
- Debug and troubleshoot UI-related issues
- Previous experience as a UI Engineer or similar role
- Proficient in C++ for UI development
- Familiar with Unreal Engine
- Understanding of UI/UX principles and best practices
- Experience with version control systems like Git
Perks:
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year (+3 days)
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
- Learning & Development Days
Description
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 optimise UI elements and components.
- Translate design mockups and prototypes into functional user interfaces.
- Optimise 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 C++ for UI development.
- Familiar with Unreal Engine.
- 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.
Benefits
- 25 Days Holiday, plus 1 day for your birthday
- Studio Shutdown between Christmas and New Year (+3 days)
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Health and Well-Being Benefits
- Dental Care
- Optical treatments
- Mental Health Support
- Learning & Development Days
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