Junior Technical UI Designer

The Design Project; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company seeks a Junior Technical UI Designer to spearhead the implementation of UI systems for various game projects. Ideal candidates will have 0-2 years of experience and must demonstrate strong technical UI skills through a portfolio. Responsibilities include developing complex UI features and collaborating with technical teams to enhance best practices. This position offers a salary range of £25,000 – £35,000, in addition to comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and enhanced family leave policies.

Benefits

22 days of holiday plus Christmas and Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Discounts and social events

Free parking at the studio

Qualifications

• 0-2 years in a technical UI role, with a portfolio showcasing relevant skills.
• Experience planning and implementing core UI components.
• Knowledge of profiling techniques and optimization strategies for UI performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of core UI systems for game projects.
• Drive development of complex UI features to enhance player experience.
• Construct reusable UI components for the broader UI team.

Skills

Technical UI expertise

Problem-solving implementation

UI/UX standards enthusiasm

Unity familiarity

Unreal Engine knowledge

Node-based visual scripting

Responsive layouts implementation

UI performance optimization

Education

Strong foundation in Computer Science or Game Design

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Git

Job description

Job Title

Junior Technical UI Designer

Company

Rebellion

Location

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Job Type

FULL_TIME

Category

Game Development - UI/UX Operations

Date Posted

2026-01-13

Experience Level

Junior (0-2 years)

Remote Status

On-site

Primary Responsibilities

• Spearhead the implementation of core UI systems for unannounced game projects using visual scripting tools.
• Drive the development of complex UI features, integrating innovative ideas to enhance quality and player experience.
• Construct reusable UI components to empower the broader UI team in implementing sophisticated designs efficiently.
• Collaborate with technical artists and tools programmers to refine and advance the UI team's toolset and workflows.
• Contribute to establishing best practices and pioneering new approaches within the UI engine and its evolution for future projects.

Skills & Qualifications

Education: Strong foundation in Computer Science, Game Design, or related technical field implied.

Experience: 0-2 years in a technical UI role, with a portfolio showcasing relevant skills and project contributions.

Required Skills:

• Solid portfolio demonstrating technical UI expertise and problem‑solving implementation capabilities.
• Deep enthusiasm for UI/UX standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms and UI implementation pipelines.
• Proven experience using node‑based visual scripting editors for complex logic and systems.
• Ability to implement responsive layouts across screen resolutions and aspect ratios.
• Experience planning, implementing, and sharing core UI elements, emphasizing reusability and standardization.
• Knowledge of profiling techniques and optimization strategies for UI performance.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in mobile UI implementation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (C#, Blueprint) in addition to visual scripting.
• Understanding of UI animation principles within game engines.
• Experience with Git for collaborative development.

Salary Range

£25,000 – £35,000

Benefits

• 22 days of holiday plus Christmas closure and Bank Holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance and healthcare cash plan with dental and vision coverage.
• Life Assurance, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Cover.
• Enhanced Family Leave policies.
• Interest‑free, tax‑free loans available.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Discounts, freebies, and social events.
• Free hot drinks and onsite tuck shop.
• Free parking at the studio.

Working Hours

Full‑time, approximately 40 hours per week.

Application Process

Submit your application through Workable. Ensure your portfolio prominently features projects demonstrating technical UI implementation skills, especially visual scripting within game engines, reusable component design, and performance optimization. Tailor your resume to emphasize keywords such as "Technical UI Design," "Visual Scripting," "Unity," "Unreal Engine," "UI/UX," "Responsive Layouts," and "Performance Optimization."