Lead UI Technical Designer at 2k

The role

The Lead UI Technical Designer will own and evolve in-game UI systems at scale using Unreal Engine. This role involves driving the implementation of key features while fostering a collaborative development culture across the Experience Design department.

What you'll do

• Champion the design and maintenance of dynamic UI systems and responsive menus
• Establish UI Blueprint architecture best practices and optimization strategies
• Integrate emerging tools and technologies to enhance Experience Design across gameplay
• Translate UX designs into performant in-engine implementations and UI materials
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align UI implementation with technical feasibility
• Mentor technical designers and contribute to hiring and onboarding as the team scales

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience building and optimizing UI systems in UE4 or UE5
• Deep understanding of Blueprints, UMG, UI materials, and widget architecture
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and contribute to technical roadmaps
• Proven experience leading initiatives and taking ownership of complex systems
• Prior experience shipping high-quality UI in a AAA game environment

Your impact

The Lead UI Technical Designer will elevate the studio's UI capabilities by establishing scalable architectures and high-performance workflows. By bridging the gap between design and engineering, they will ensure the delivery of seamless, high-fidelity player experiences while growing the technical UI team.