Senior Frontend Developer (Brighton)

Senior Frontend Developer – Game UI

We’re working with a leading UX/UI design studio that partners with top AAA game developers to craft high-quality game interfaces. They’re currently looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to join their Brighton-based team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll be working directly in engine to bring game UI to life on major projects—and leading a talented team along the way.

This role is ideal for someone who has experience with Coherent frameworks within an Unreal Engine environment, and a strong passion for video games and great UI.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead a team of 5+ frontend developers in creating immersive, performant game UI
  • Work in-engine to implement UI features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript-based libraries
  • Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers across multiple genres and platforms
  • Ensure performance and polish across all UI elements, from loading states to animations
  • Participate in iterative UX/UI development cycles using tools like Coherent Gameface and React/Redux
  • Support the integration of automated QA processes and scripting/data binding workflows
  • Maintain high standards of accessibility, consistency, and technical excellence

What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience developing game or web UIs
  • Proven experience with HTML-based UI in a game engine environment
  • Proficiency with tools/libraries such as Coherent Gameface, React/Redux, jQuery, WebPack, or Anime.js
  • Background in UI performance optimization and automated testing
  • Strong leadership skills and experience managing development teams
  • A portfolio that showcases relevant work on shipped games
  • Experience with custom CSS/JavaScript solutions and data-binding techniques

Bonus Points For:

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine and/or Unity
  • Experience using project management tools and version control systems like Git or Perforce
  • A degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Game Design)
Company
Skillsearch
Location
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Posted
Company
Skillsearch
Location
Brighton, East Sussex, UK
Posted