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Senior Technical UI Designer (R27181)

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Description

This role at Epic Games involves designing fresh and innovative customer and user-focused experiences for Rocket League, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving by anticipating user behavior. The Senior Technical UI Designer will implement UI systems in Unreal Engine, create rapid prototypes, layouts, and visual scripts, and optimize workflows. Collaboration with UX Designers, UI Artists, and UI Programmers is key to shipping features globally.

What We're Looking For

Work on UI Systems Design, breaking down features/wireframes into necessary widgets, materials, and input navigation.,Increase UI performance by ensuring best practices are followed by colleagues.,Ensure assets/UI are within memory and CPU constraints; learn to profile performance and the costs of UMG/Slate/C++/and texture memory.,Implement blueprint logic when presentation logic calls for it.,Assist UI Artists where necessary to implement special presentation behavior.,Consult with UI Programmers on what logic will be in blueprint vs. native code.,Debug blueprints/UMG issues quickly using various tools and techniques.,Find ways to assist UX, UI Art, and UI Programming in organization, documentation, and building workflow improvements.,Experience in building UI and experiences in game engines and across multiple platforms (mobile, web, PC, consoles), or similar transferable experiences.,Experience shipping updates and new features to a user base on a regular cadence, or similar transferable experiences.,Professional experience using Adobe Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator a plus).,Engine experience (Custom engine, Unity, Unreal Engine, Lumberyard, Snowdrop, etc.).,Understanding of game industry 3D-package experience (3D Studio, Maya, etc.).,UI work on 2+ AAA game titles.,C++ scripting experience.,Experience with building materials/shaders in Unreal or equivalent.

Ideal Candidate

Expertise in basic algebra and geometry math ("Game math").,Knowledge of game systems and basic programming principles.,An eye for pixel-perfect UI, translating and spotting various potential issues with mockups.,Logical problem solver with strong attention to detail.,Excellent written and communication skills.,Ability to "translate" communication across departments (e.g., talk to Programming about UI Art needs, summarize technical issues).,Empathy for non-technical team members and the ability to empower others on your team.

Hard Skills

Unreal Engine
Blueprint
UMG
Slate
C++
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Unity
Lumberyard
Snowdrop
3D Studio
Maya
Algebra
Geometry
Game systems
Programming principles
Visual scripting
UI performance profiling
Materials/shaders

Soft Skills

Collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Written communication
Verbal communication
Cross-departmental communication
Empathy
Empowerment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision HRA
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k with competitive match
Mental well-being program (Modern Health)
Company-wide paid breaks
Unlimited PTO
Sick time
Paid sabbatical (after 7 years of employment)

About the Company

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Epic Games, Inc.

Epic Games is an American video game and software developer and publisher based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is best known for developing the Unreal Engine, the globally popular game Fortnite, and operating the Epic Games Store digital storefront.

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