UI Technical Designer (Contract)
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteContractMedium
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Job Summary
Implement UX/UI prototypes and designs by working hands-on in-engine to create satisfying interactions, celebrations, and motion graphics for the game team. Setup UI and menu elements feedback, behavior, and animations while collaborating with engineers, designers, and producers to define technical requirements. Identify design gaps and technical constraints, then support creative and technical solutions/iteration to maintain asset integration best practices. Prototype shaders, write UI tools, and apply industry-leading motion graphics techniques within Unity or Unreal.
Required Qualifications
- Education background in Interaction Design, Art, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience as a professional User Interface Technical Designer, VFX Artist, Technical Motion Designer
- Strong understanding of Motion Graphics and how it relates to Interaction Design
- A portfolio demonstrating effective solutions for visual and technical problems
- Solid understanding of timeline based animation tools
- Experience with real-time engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal)
- Knowledge of UI technical best practices (on Console, PC, or Mobile)
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to prototype shaders
- Experience in writing tools for UI
- Experience with Unity GUI or NGUI framework
- Solid understanding of C#
- Experience with 3D tools (example: Maya, 3DS Max, etc...)
- Experience with Design Systems
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