UI/UX Engineer - Talent Pool

3 Months ago • All levels • UI/UX Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Ghostpunch Games seeks a UI/UX Engineer for future project-based co-development opportunities. Responsibilities include designing and developing UI frameworks and UX for AAA games and applications across multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile, AR/VR). This involves collaborating with design, art, and engineering teams, translating design concepts into functional UI/UX features, implementing telemetry, optimizing UIs for various input methods, ensuring seamless integration with gameplay, and working with backend teams for content packaging and streaming. The ideal candidate possesses strong C++ programming skills, experience with Unreal Engine Slate and UMG, and a proven track record of designing and implementing real-time UI/UX systems for AAA games.
Must have:
  • Strong C++ skills
  • AAA game UI/UX experience
  • Unreal Engine Slate & UMG
  • Cross-platform optimization
  • Telemetry & UX analytics
Good to have:
  • C# proficiency
  • VR/AR interface design
  • Strong visual design skills
  • Agile development experience

Job Details

Description

Description

At Ghostpunch Games, part of the PTW family, we collaborate with industry-leading studios to deliver high-impact projects. As a UI/UX Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping both the user interface and user experience for AAA-quality games and applications across PC, console, mobile, and AR/VR platforms. Your work will seamlessly blend visual design, interaction design, and engineering to create intuitive, engaging, and visually stunning experiences for players and users.

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and develop user interface (UI) frameworks and user experiences (UX) for AAA-quality games and applications.
  • Collaborate with design, art, and engineering teams to create intuitive, responsive, and visually appealing interfaces optimized for PC, console, mobile, and AR/VR platforms.
  • Translate wireframes, prototypes, and design concepts into functional UI/UX features.
  • Implement telemetry to gather data on user interactions and use analytics to refine and optimize UI/UX design.
  • Optimize UIs for various input methods, including mouse/keyboard, controller, touch devices, and AR/VR interactions.
  • Ensure seamless integration between UI elements and gameplay features, maintaining consistency and fluidity across the user journey.
  • Work closely with backend, engine, and build teams to package and stream UI/UX content effectively.
  • Monitor, debug, and improve UI/UX implementations to maintain exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

Programming and Design Expertise:

    • Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals and proficiency in C++; fluency in C# is a plus.
    • Proven experience designing and implementing real-time UI/UX systems for AAA games or applications.
    • Familiarity with interaction design, usability principles, and user-centered design methodologies.

Graphics and UI Development:

    • Familiarity with computer graphics pipelines and linear algebra.
    • Experience with Unreal Engine Slate and UMG is highly desired.
    • Web UI development experience is a plus.

Cross-Platform Optimization: Experience creating and optimizing UI/UX for various platforms, including console, mobile, and AR/VR.

Data-Driven Design: Knowledge of telemetry tools for tracking user behavior and analyzing UX performance.

AAA Game Development: Must have contributed to at least one shipped AAA title.

Passion for Innovation: A deep passion for crafting exceptional user experiences that elevate gameplay and engagement.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with VR/AR interface design and development.
  • Strong visual design skills, with a focus on typography, layout, and color theory.
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and iterative design processes.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

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We believe great work gets done by teams who love what they do. This is why we approach every solution with an all-minds-on-deck strategy that leverages our global workforce's strength, creativity, and passion. 

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