First Contestant is an independent game development studio creating immersive digital worlds from shadow and code.

We’re looking for a talented Technical UI Designer to join our team and help create polished, intuitive, and memorable interfaces for our games.

Location: Hybrid — Dubai, UAE or Trivandrum, India

What you’ll be doing

• Design and implement game UI in Unreal Engine and/or Unity
• Take UI from concepts and prototypes through in-engine implementation
• Work with UI/UX designers, artists, programmers, and game designers
• Build reusable and responsive UI components
• Test, debug, profile, and iterate UI across target platforms
• Help establish UI workflows and implementation standards

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of professional experience in technical UI design or UI implementation
• At least one shipped game title
• Hands-on experience with Unreal UMG, Unity UI Toolkit, or comparable systems
• Strong understanding of interaction design, typography, layout, motion, usability, and UI performance
• Portfolio showing both UI design thinking and in-engine implementation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

• PC and/or console game experience
• AA game development experience
• UI animation and data-driven interfaces
• Localization and accessibility experience
• Platform certification experience

What we offer

• Hybrid working in Dubai or Trivandrum
• Opportunity to help shape the culture and creative direction of a new independent game studio

How to Apply

Send your CV/résumé, short introduction, and portfolio/work samples to Hr@firstcontestant.com. Please include your current location and availability.

Application deadline: Open until filled