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Senior Frontend Developer – Game UI
We’re working with a leading UX/UI design studio that partners with top AAA game developers to craft high-quality game interfaces. They’re currently looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join their Brighton-based team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll be working directly in engine to bring game UI to life on major projects—and leading a talented team along the way.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience with Coherent frameworks within an Unreal Engine environment, and a strong passion for video games and great UI.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Lead a team of 5+ frontend developers in creating immersive, performant game UI
* Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers across multiple genres and platforms
* Ensure performance and polish across all UI elements, from loading states to animations
* Participate in iterative UX/UI development cycles using tools like Coherent Gameface and React/Redux
* Support the integration of automated QA processes and scripting/data binding workflows
* Maintain high standards of accessibility, consistency, and technical excellence
What We’re Looking For:
* 3+ years of experience developing game or web UIs
* Proven experience with HTML-based UI in a game engine environment
* Proficiency with tools/libraries such as Coherent Gameface, React/Redux, jQuery, WebPack, or Anime.js
* Background in UI performance optimization and automated testing
* Strong leadership skills and experience managing development teams
* A portfolio that showcases relevant work on shipped games
Bonus Points For:
* Familiarity with Unreal Engine and/or Unity
* Experience using project management tools and version control systems like Git or Perforce
* A degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Game Design)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Industries
Computer Games
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