UI Designer

Company Overview

d3t is at the forefront of videogame technology and creativity, delivering experienced co-development services to some of the biggest AAA clients in the world. The studio is part of the Keywords Studios Group. Portfolio projects include EA SPORTS FC 26, Hogwarts Legacy, Exoborne, Mafia: The Old Country, Alan Wake Remastered, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Vampire The Masquerade - Blood Hunt, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and Assetto Corsa Competizione. Global partners include Playground Games, EA, and Archetype Entertainment.

Studio locations include Daresbury (Cheshire), Newcastle (Tyne & Wear), and Spain. The studio is characterized by an anti-crunch mentality and a mentoring ethos, having been awarded Best Places to Work by gamesindustry.biz.

Position Details

• Role: Technical UI Designer
• Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract (possible extension)
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday, and one other day of choice).
• Locations: Daresbury or Newcastle, UK.

Responsibilities

• Structure, plan, estimate, and implement features aligned with game goals, accessibility, and technical standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, scripters, UX designers, and UI artists to implement features including 2D and 3D layouts, menu logical flows, animations, AR, and HUDs.
• Use text-based languages (Python, JavaScript, or C++) or visual scripting (Unreal Blueprints or Unity visual scripting) to implement UI logic.
• Iterate on implementation based on feedback, design requirements, art, and creative direction.
• Ensure interfaces scale across different screen resolutions and maintain performance without frame drops.
• Author tools and workflows for other UI artists.
• Develop UI shaders for elements such as health bar glows, holographic HUDs, and screen transitions.
• Report to technical directors and project managers.
• Apply high attention to detail and typography.
• Maintain a collaborative, inclusive, and problem-solving mentality to debug systems.

Requirements

• Essential Skills + Experience:
  • 3+ years of professional game development experience working with game engines.
  • Demonstrated ability to implement UI screens, widgets, logic, and data flows in collaboration with other disciplines.
  • Experience in rapid prototyping to test concept feasibility, taking ideas from start to finish with full ownership.
  • Experience polishing features to AAA quality and maintaining them throughout the production cycle while promoting best practices.
  • Experience with other UI systems such as Unity UI, Unreal UI, ImGui, WPF, or Qt (Bonus).
• Desirable Skills + Experience:
  • Experience with engines such as Frostbite and Unity.

Benefits & Perks

• 22 days holiday + 3 Festive Studio Closure days + Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme (BUPA).
• Anti-crunch ethos in a professional and supportive environment.
• Free Parking.
• Company Socials, Monthly Lunches, and Annual d3t Events.
• Breakout areas featuring games, BBQ area, and complimentary snacks catering to all dietary preferences.

Additional Information

• The studio encourages applications from individuals who may not meet every single requirement.
• First interviews are held by video call, followed by on-site second interviews if relevant.