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.
We welcome applications from all, however please note that this role is not eligible for visa.
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.
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.
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: [email protected]
Skills Required
- Familiarity with at least one high-level language (e.g., C#, Lua, JavaScript, TypeScript, AS3, Java)
- Experience with or knowledge of languages' debugging tools and using them to diagnose bugs
- Awareness of real-time application performance constraints and some experience profiling and optimizing code
- Comfortable integrating assets from Designers and Artists into new or existing UIs
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of motion design
- Familiarity with TypeScript
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