UI Layout Programmer

Are you a skilled UI Layout Programmer with a passion for creating intuitive, high-quality user interfaces for immersive gaming experiences?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team developing a new console-focused realistic racing game, where you’ll play a key role in transforming design mock-ups into functional, visually engaging in-game layouts.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating closely with the Design team to translate UI mock-ups and concepts into interactive, on-screen layouts.
• Prototyping UI concepts quickly and efficiently to validate and refine design ideas.
• Developing fully functional layouts in Python, ensuring smooth integration with wider UI frameworks and systems.
• Working with Design and UI Art teams to maintain creative alignment and support the overall user experience vision.
• Understanding and managing dependencies between gameplay, design, and UI to ensure seamless progress and minimal blockers.
• Testing, debugging, profiling, and optimising UI code for performance and quality.
• Providing clear and thorough technical documentation for all UI implementations.
• Supporting the technical roadmap for future titles by contributing to UI framework enhancements and best practices.

What we're looking for:

• A strong passion for video games and a drive to deliver exceptional player experiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in game development as a UI programmer, with at least one shipped title.
• High proficiency in Python, with experience developing UI layouts and frameworks.
• Familiarity with game development tools such as Visual Studio, JIRA, and Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an eye for detail in both design and technical implementation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.

If you are a UI Layout Programmer who thrives on creating seamless, visually engaging player experiences and loves collaborating across disciplines, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now, or email Alfie Brear - aab@skillsearch.com

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.