Remote

CONTRACT - Technical UI Designer (Retro Studios)

Nintendo of America Inc.
paid holidays
United States
Mar 21, 2025
THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION Position includes: Paid weekly Health care benefits Paid holidays observed Access to Nintendo discounts Retro Studios Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Company, Ltd. Retro is a state-of-the-art game development studio, working in conjunction with Nintendo to bring award-winning games to Nintendo's cutting-edge next-generation platforms. Retro Studios is located in beautiful Austin, Texas. With rolling hills, scenic waterways, abundant wildlife, vibrant music and film scenes, and a laid-back cosmopolitan culture, Austin is a dynamic city with an excellent quality of life. Austin's sunny weather also supports a great range of outdoor activities, providing plenty of venues for top-notch game developers to recharge and unwind. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Collaborate with UI Artists, Designers, and Engineers to design and implement UI features (menus, HUDs, etc.) using visual scripting. Participate in the development of prototypes, experiments, and long-term, scalable UI solutions. Integrate and maintain UI assets within the game engine while ensuring proper functionality, balancing aesthetics with technical constraints. Conduct regular profiling and optimization of UI assets to ensure technical consistency and quality. Anticipate technical challenges and proactively resolve issues to avoid project impact. Communicate development status and technical challenges clearly with the UI Lead and relevant stakeholders. Provide feedback and creative input during the enhancement of the UI editor. Test and debug UI content for compatibility with the overall game, preventing conflicts with other systems. Contribute to best practices, workflows, and pipelines to improve team efficiency and UI quality. Mentor team members, supporting their skill development and knowledge sharing. This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS* 3+ years of experience in UI design and implementation within the gaming industry. Strong technical experience with advanced scripting and UI integration in game engines. Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Lua, JavaScript) or visual scripting systems (e.g., Unreal Blueprints, Unity Visual Scripting) for UI implementation and troubleshooting. Good understanding of UX methodology and design principles. Ability to translate technical challenges into effective, accessible, stable UI solutions. Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge and learn. Analytical mindset with a quick grasp of game design mechanics, balancing, and related concepts. Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. ** This is a CONTRACT position