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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical UI Designer - **Company:** Krafton Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Franchise - **Skills:** Computer Animation, 3d Models, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Video Game Development, Design of User Interfaces, Interaction Design, Material UI, Data Analytics, Unreal Engine - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/unknownworlds/jobs/8625252002 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience as a Technical UI Designer, including at least one shipped Unreal Engine title in a Technical UI Designer role. * Proficiency with UMG, Blueprints, and Enhanced Input. * Strong understanding of Unreal UI architecture, lifecycle events, state management, and UI-specific performance considerations. * Experience implementing animated, responsive, data-driven UI components such as HUDs, health bars, popups, and action prompts. * Deep understanding of UI/UX, game usability, interaction design, visual design, and modern video game UI best practices. * Strong debugging and documentation skills, with the ability to diagnose visual and logic-related UI issues. * Self-starting, organized, collaborative, and comfortable working remotely with minimal oversight. * Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills. * Good understanding of art fundamentals, animation, and aesthetic judgment. PREFERENCES: * Programming experience in C++, C#, or similar languages. * Familiarity with UI asset creation tools such as Photoshop or Illustrator. * Experience developing under an early access release model. * Experience creating UI materials. * Familiarity with UMG Viewmodels. * Familiarity with using 3D models in UI interfaces. ## Description Unknown Worlds is looking for a Technical UI Designer to help build the next game in the Subnautica franchise. In this role, you will own the implementation and polish of player-facing UI, partnering closely with UI/UX design, art, and engineering to create accessible, intuitive, performant interfaces across all target platforms. While UI is a main focus for this role, there will be an opportunity to work on the technical design of other features., * Own UI implementation from wireframe through final polish across all target platforms. * Break down UI features into widgets, structures, classes, and data-driven components that support gameplay needs. * Collaborate with UI/UX design, UI art, technical design, and engineering to deliver interfaces that are functional, performant, accessible, and visually polished. * Implement responsive animations and interactive UI behavior that react to gameplay events, player input, and internal UI states. * Advise on implementation approach, including Blueprint vs. native code, architecture, structure, and workflow choices. * Optimize and debug UI/UMG and Blueprint issues to meet platform performance targets. * Improve Technical UI Design workflows, pipelines, organization, and documentation; contribute feedback throughout the UI creation process. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [UX is a fullstack job!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1020-ux-is-a-fullstack-job) - [Building a component library for modern challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/650-building-a-component-library-for-modern-challenges) - [The Story of Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/226-the-story-of-games) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) ## Related Articles - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Five Nostalgic Developer Portfolios for Inspiration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/644-five-nostalgic-developer-portfolios-for-inspiration) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [The future is here: How artificial intelligence is influencing UX design](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/65-the-future-is-here-how-artificial-intelligence-is-influencing-ux-design)