Join the Frontier team as a Senior UI Developer at Frontier Developments, an independent video game developer and publisher based in Cambridge, UK.
WHAT'S THE ROLE?
We are looking for a Senior UI Developer who will create compelling and responsive user interfaces across multiple platforms, take ownership of specific areas within the game, plan and estimate related tasks, and collaborate with designers and artists to iterate on UI screens.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
* Develop quality UI code across various projects and platforms.
* Review existing and new code additions to the game.
* Contribute to the development of our codebase and tools.
* Work closely with Designers and Artists, seeking feedback and iterating on UI screens.
* Collaborate with the team to understand problems and develop smart solutions.
* Establish a strong relationship with gameplay and UI design teams to ensure seamless integration.
* Provide UI expertise to mentor and coach junior members of the team.
* Manage and communicate risks throughout the development process.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
* Familiarity with at least one high‑level language (e.g., C#, LUA, JS, Haxe, AS3, or Java).
* Experience with debugging tools and the ability to diagnose bugs.
* Resilience under pressure and the ability to remain calm while making important decisions.
* Awareness of performance constraints in real‑time applications and experience profiling and optimizing code.
* Comfortable weaving assets provided by Designers and Artists into UI.
* A quick learner willing to adapt to new tools and frameworks.
* Multiple shipped game titles or experience on a long‑running game franchise.
BONUS IF YOU HAVE
* Knowledge of motion design.
* Familiarity with TypeScript.
* Familiarity with console development.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
You will work in a creative, collaborative, and inclusive environment, supported by a focus on wellbeing and work/life balance. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a success‑based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, subsidised catering, relocation support, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities.
Location
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Contact
For queries, please email: recruitment@frontier.co.uk
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Art/Creative (Computer Games)
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