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Graduate UI Developer

Frontier Developments

Location
Hybrid (Cambridge / Hybrid, England)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted Today

About the Role

Frontier Developments is an independent video game developer and publisher known for immersive simulation titles like Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution. The Graduate UI Developer role involves creating responsive user interfaces across multiple platforms, collaborating with designers and programmers to translate concepts into performant, functional game solutions.

Skills

C# LUA JS TypeScript AS3 Java Debugging Profiling Optimization UI development Motion design Problem solving Prototyping Codebase maintenance

Benefits

  • Life assurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Paid parental leave

Perks

  • Annual bonus
  • Stock options
  • Subsidized catering
  • Relocation support
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Full job details

Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap. 

This role is offered on a full in-studio basis or a hybrid basis (minimum 3 days per week in the studio). We can provide a comprehensive relocation support package as part of any offer, should you need to relocate. 

 

We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa. 


WHAT’S THE ROLE?  

We’re looking for a Graduate UI Developer who will be responsible for creating compelling and responsive user interfaces across multiple platforms. This role requires continuous learning of new technologies and their application within the UI tech space. A passion for the development of UI components, screens and problem solving is pivotal to deliver the quality that the team strives for, in all our games.  

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Learn about and help to develop quality UI code across various projects and platforms.  

  • Contribute to, learn about and improve our codebase and tools to create UI features.  

  • Collaborate with UI Designers, Gameplay programmers and other UI developers to build prototypes and fully featured UI screens and components.  

  • Work closely with the team to understand problems and collaboratively develop smart solutions.  

  • Create optimised and performant well readable code.  

  • Learn how to understand and translate UI designs creatively into workable UI solutions.  


WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Familiar with at least one high-level language, E.g. C#, LUA, JS, TypeScript, AS3 or Java.  

  • Experience with or knowledge of languages' debugging tools and how to use them to diagnose bugs.  

  • Awareness of the performance constraints real-time applications have and has at least some experience profiling and optimizing their code.  

  • Comfortable weaving assets provided by Designers and Artists into new or existing UI’s.  

  • Excellent attention to detail. 


BONUS IF YOU HAVE

  • Knowledge of motion design.  

  • Familiarity with TypeScript.  


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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

You will work with talented and passionate people to support, develop or publish our sophisticated and enduring games, in a creative, collaborative and inclusive environment. We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players. 

Wellbeing is a big focus at Frontier, and we are continually evolving how we can support our people. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and provide a range of wellbeing activities, initiatives and sessions to support both mental and physical health.  

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a success-based annual bonus, share option schemes, life assurance, private family healthcare, flexitime working hours, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, in-house subsidised catering, support with relocation, a Cycle to Work scheme, free bike servicing, and social activities and events. 

We strive to create an environment where everyone can fully demonstrate their capability and potential. If you therefore need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, please speak to your Talent Acquisition representative.  

For queries, please email: recruitment@frontier.co.uk