UI Programmer

As a user interface programmer at Ubisoft Saguenay you will develop the modules behind menus the heads-up display (HUD) and mini-games. Youll collaborate with design programming and art teams to create consistent accessible interfaces suited to each platform.

What youll do

• Review game design documents to understand the intended player experience and contribute feedback to improve game design and user experience;
• Define user interface (UI) features with the graphic designer then build platform-specific menus and systems that meet the teams visual and functional requirements;
• Understand the UI structure to support the presentation team and provide tools for interface systems and internal debug drawing;
• Create interaction prototypes make quick updates based on feedback and collaborate across design programming art and other departments by sharing technical creative and planning input;
• Integrate designs and animations with the graphic designer provide animation hooks and support sound integration;
• Oversee and maintain UI modules and systems assess performance and memory constraints and optimize code across platforms;
• Develop application programming interfaces (APIs) for automated UI tests to check the games ongoing health;
• Apply usability user experience accessibility and localization concepts to interfaces;
• Keep your knowledge and skills current by following industry developments;
• Carry out other related tasks.

Qualifications :

What you bring to the team

• Experience with C programming in video games embedded systems or a related field with game industry experience preferred;
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming design patterns and coding standards;
• Foundational knowledge of three-dimensional (3D) graphics programming including shaders real-time rendering and rendering pipelines;
• Knowledge of source control and multimedia integration;
• Knowledge of current graphic design and UI design trends with familiarity with user experience concepts as an asset;
• Knowledge of Adobe Flash ActionScript 2.0 or later or other languages such as XML C# JavaScript and HLSL as an asset;
• Problem-solving skills attention to detail and outcomes and the ability to organize define and estimate tasks;
• Written and verbal communication skills initiative a self-directed and ethical approach to work adaptability and motivation to work on complex projects.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time