Senior UI Technical Designer

Summary

Join Escape Velocity as a Senior Technical UI Designer to build and implement UI systems in Unreal Engine 5. You will implement UI elements, prototype interactions, collaborate with engineers and designers, contribute to animation, and work with both in-house and outsourced artists. This role requires expertise in Unreal Engine 5 UI implementation, Blueprint scripting, and translating static UI concepts into interactive assets. You should have experience prototyping UI interactions, animation, and strong problem-solving skills. Escape Velocity offers a fully remote work environment and various benefits, including generous PTO, holiday closures, private medical and dental healthcare, a mental health scheme, a health and wellbeing allowance, a discretionary studio bonus, and top-range tech for your home setup. The company prioritizes honesty, autonomy, and a culture of play.

Requirements

• Expertise in UI implementation in Unreal Engine 5 (or similar game engines), including Blueprint scripting and working with UI-related systems like UMG
• Ability to translate static UI concepts into interactive, functional, and shippable assets, maintaining high quality and performance
• Experience prototyping and refining UI interactions, focusing on fluidity, clarity, and user feedback
• Experience with animation and motion design for UI elements to enhance engagement and usability
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify solutions
• A collaborative and iterative mindset, able to receive feedback and refine designs
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or other UI/UX design tools, with an emphasis on bringing designs into a game engine

Responsibilities

• Implement UI elements, menus, widgets, and HUDs directly in Unreal Engine 5 ensuring high-quality presentation and usability
• Prototype and iterate on UI interactions to refine user experience and optimize responsiveness in-game
• Work closely with engineers to hook up UI elements to game systems intelligently, ensuring seamless interaction between UI and gameplay mechanics
• Evaluate and improve UI workflows by suggesting and prototyping tools and pipeline improvements
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, game designers, and engineers to design, test, and refine UI systems and ensure an efficient integration process
• Contribute to UI animation and motion design, ensuring polished, smooth transitions and feedback mechanisms for players
• Work alongside both in-house and outsourced artists to bring UI designs from concept to final implementation

Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance)
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
• Private Mental Health scheme
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary Studio Bonus
• Top range tech for your home set up
• Other benefits based on your region