Company Description

Ready to level up your career? Frima is looking for a Technical UI Designer to join our UI/UX team on one of our biggest projects!

We are Frima, a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal for over 20 years, bringing together hundreds of passionate talents united by one ambition: creating unforgettable games across all platforms.

And the reason is simple: we know how to take care of our people:

- 4.5-day workweek year-round (Friday afternoons off);
- A truly flexible work environment: 100% remote (for residents of the province of Quebec), hybrid, or 100% in office, the choice is yours;
- Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, plus sick days and personal days: your well-being matters to us;
- Comprehensive group insurance coverage from day one;
- RRSP contribution;
- A $400 allowance for ergonomic equipment purchases.

Life at the studio

- Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, a gym, sports activities, and more;
- Regular presentations on projects and new developments: we keep our teams informed about what’s happening at Frima;
- Close-knit, caring, and inclusive teams, even remotely!
- Come discover the rest for yourself!

Job Description

What your weeks will look like

- Design and integrate complex UI systems directly in Unreal Engine (UMG/Slate);
- Create and optimize custom shaders and materials for advanced visual effects;
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers to solve cross-platform integration challenges;
- Debug, profile, and optimize UI systems to ensure smooth performance across PC, consoles, and other platforms;
- Develop the UI development pipeline in Unreal Engine in collaboration with the technology leadership team;




- Participate in project retrospectives to improve future UI processes;
- Contribute to the evolution of UI tools, templates, and workflows used across the studio.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, UX/UI Design, Digital Arts, or another related field, combined with equivalent relevant experience;
- Approximately five (5) years of experience in UI design for video games;
- Excellent command of Unreal UMG and Blueprints (Slate is considered an asset);
- Experience with Unreal animation systems is considered an asset;
- Advanced skills in shader and material creation;
- Good understanding of UX and interaction design principles;
- Strong interest in complex technical challenges and optimization;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English;
- Portfolio and/or demo required;
- Availability to travel internationally when required.

What we value on our team

- Passion for functional design, layout, and delivering a high-quality user experience;
- Autonomy, resourcefulness, and attention to detail when handling a variety of technical tasks;
- Ability to work within established standards, technical constraints, and production requirements;
- Ability to analyze and solve UI navigation, readability, and behavior issues;
- Ability to adapt designs to different target audiences and platforms;
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
- Strong time management, prioritization skills, and ability to meet deadlines;
- Constructive critical thinking and the ability to reassess and improve your own work.

Additional Information

Come and make a difference with us!

- Find out more about us: https://frimastudio.com/a-propos/
- About our culture: https://vimeo.com/766900522?share=copyLe

📌 Technical UI Designer (Quebec City)
🏢 Frima Studio
📍 Quebec City