Senior UI Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior UI Designer (Gamedev): Designing and implementing high-quality user interfaces for PC and console games with an accent on HUDs, menus, and in-game screens. Focus on creating clear, readable layouts and visual designs in Unreal Engine while collaborating closely with artists and programmers to ensure responsiveness and polish.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to New Westminster, British Columbia (Hybrid: 3 days per week in office)

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 CAD per year

Company

An independent game development studio known for titles like Squad and Starship Troopers: Extermination, focused on creating large-scale multiplayer experiences.

What you will do

• Design and implement HUDs, menus, and in-game screens consistent with the game's visual style.
• Create UI art assets including icons, visual indicators, and supporting graphics.
• Apply UI designs within Unreal Engine and collaborate with engineers for accurate implementation.
• Develop UI animations and transitions to enhance clarity and polish.
• Create and maintain a Figma UI art library for the project.
• Iterate on designs based on feedback from artists, programmers, and game designers.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional UI design experience in PC or console games.
• Strong understanding of layout principles, usability, and interface design best practices.
• Proficiency with Figma and Adobe Suite.
• Ability to create UI art assets and work with motion/animations.
• Must be able to work from the New Westminster office 3 days per week.
• Willingness to learn and work with UMG in Unreal Engine.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with UMG in Unreal Engine.
• Ability to create fonts and style guides for game use.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining clean workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile multiplayer titles in a collaborative studio environment.
• Potential for contract extension or transition to a permanent role.