Technical Designer

Description:

NBCUniversal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal UI/UX Technical Designer to lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative, player-focused user interfaces using Unreal Engine 5+. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in UI/UX design, Figma, UMG/Slate, and Common UI to create seamless, scalable, and visually appealing player experiences across PC and console platforms.

The Principal Designer will be responsible for defining UX wireframes, player flows, and interactive layouts, as well as establishing robust UI architecture and reusable widget libraries to support scalability. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and artists to ensure UI/UX features enhance both gameplay and narrative objectives. A strong emphasis will be placed on usability, accessibility, responsiveness, and performance optimization.

In addition to hands-on technical implementation, you will set best practices, workflows, and visual language standards across products, ensuring design consistency and high-quality user experiences. As a senior leader, you will also contribute to mentorship and onboarding of future UI/UX technical designers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design UX wireframes, player flows, and interactive layouts using Figma.

• Create UI visual direction with style guides and detailed mockups.

• Implement responsive and fully functional UI in Unreal Engine UMG and Common UI.

• Establish scalable UI systems with reusable components.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align UI/UX with gameplay and storytelling.

• Define technical standards and best practices for UI implementation in Unreal Engine 5+.

• Deliver performance-optimized UI for PC and console platforms.

• Mentor junior designers and support team growth.

• Ensure accessibility and usability compliance across all design solutions.

• Simplify complex concepts into intuitive user experiences.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years in game development with a strong focus on UI/UX design and implementation.

• Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 5+ (UMG/Slate, Common UI).

• Strong proficiency in Figma.

• Experience in modular, performant UI system creation.

• Proven ability to design style guides and mockups.

• Solid understanding of usability principles and accessibility standards.

Desired Characteristics:

• Leadership or mentoring experience in UI/UX teams.

• Familiarity with motion design, UI animation, and material editor.

• Experience with localization pipelines and input mapping systems.

• Proven track record in shipping UI across PC and console.

• Knowledge of user research, interviews, and usability testing.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid position: minimum 3 days onsite in Montreal.

• Must be located in or willing to relocate to Montreal, Canada.