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UI Technical Designer
10 months ago
As a UI Technical Designer, you will support the UI Team with technical and creative input. Working closely with UI Cross Functional Team and other departments you will create the systems that will power robust and engaging user interfaces using both Unreal Engine and our own tools.
You will be joining the studio at an exciting time, as we scale up to develop an ambitious and ground-breaking game. The role brings with it great scope for career growth and the satisfaction of making a significant personal contribution to a high-profile project.
We believe in iterative development, and you will need to be comfortable working in a fluid environment with competing demands. We also believe the best games are made by diverse teams, and we welcome and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
- Build the UI and HUD elements within an ambitious AAA game.
- Implement effective UI-related sub systems at the right level of abstraction.
- Use appropriate data structures and algorithms to maximize efficiency in terms of system performance and work.
- Mentor and support team members so the whole team accomplishes their deadlines as they master their skills.
- Ability to detect and clearly communicate potential risks and limitations of work.
- Work closely with other departments to request and integrate required assets.
- Serve as a technical point of contact for various UI features and systems you develop.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience as a UI Technical Designer or similar role within the games industry.
- Excellent knowledge of a technical scripting language with Lua being preferred.
- Previous experience creating fully functional and visually polished user interfaces.
- Solid planning skills (including dependencies on/from peers) without direct supervision.
- A keen eye for detail and a drive to create polished, high-quality work.
- Passion for videogames and a broad grasp of game types and systems.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Experience with visual scripting tools would be an advantage.
Desirable Extra Skills / Experience
- Experience with Unreal Engine Blueprints.
- Experience with HTML5, Adobe Illustrator, XD and/or Photoshop, etc.
- A background in programming or close collaboration with programmers
Our Global Benefits & Perks
- Unlimited coaching & therapy — with Oliva, to support your mental health
- Stock Options — everyone owns a piece of our success
- Compassionate Leave — regardless of who it is, whether you’ve miscarried, or a lost a pet, you don’t need to tell us why
- Caregiver Leave — up to 5 days each year to support your loved ones
- Pension scheme — to finance those golden years
- Socials —office & remote events, play sessions and company-wide parties
- And even more benefits based on your location!
If you’re based in the UK
- 29 Annual Leave + 3 bank holidays - we’re flexible with most bank holidays so you can use the time to celebrate what’s important to you
- Long Service Days - 2 extra days added on your 2nd & 4th anniversaries with us.
- Private Medical Insurance - full cover with AXA
- Healthcare Cash Plan - Level 3 cover with Medicash
- Enhanced Family Leave - Primary caregivers; 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay, Secondary caregivers; 2 weeks full pay
- Cycle2Work Scheme - lease a bike through us and save on tax too!
- Electric Car Charging - electric car charging at our Port office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Please note: Our benefits are reviewed annually and subject to change.
About us
Build A Rocket Boy is developing EVERYWHERE; an experience with a breadth of unimaginable gameplay adventure.
We are a mix of industry leading veterans whose credits include some of the best selling and most loved games of all time. We’re a creative digital entertainment studio with an open and progressive methodology, dedicated to delivering games of the highest calibre possible.
If you want to feel comfortable, inspired, and appreciated in your work pursuits then come join us. We have offices in Edinburgh, Budapest and can consider WFH candidates for specific roles.