Unity UI Engineer (Japan)

Unity UI Engineer

Location:

Japan

About us:

Deep expertise. Personal and Industry evolution. Impeccable craft. These are Limit Break’s founding principles.

Welcome to Limit Break, where gaming and innovation meet to create a world like no other. As global pioneers in the mobile gaming industry, we go beyond traditional boundaries to redefine digital markets and build vibrant communities that transcend virtual boundaries.

Our vision extends far beyond gaming as we leverage cutting-edge technology, cryptocurrency, and our unparalleled creative vision to craft unforgettable experiences that unite people from every corner of the globe. From players to traders, we're elevating gaming economies to new heights.

At Limit Break, we take pride in our illustrious track record of over a decade of excellence. Our visionary founders have continually pushed the envelope, transforming the mobile gaming industry with their bold innovations and calculated risks. Join our trailblazers' team; together, we'll maintain our position as the unrivaled global leaders in mobile gaming.

Backed by esteemed investors such as Buckley Ventures & Paradigm Ventures, we're not just a company but a dynamic force of change and are eager to welcome brilliant minds to help us shape the future of gaming and beyond. Be a part of Limit Break's extraordinary journey, where your creativity and passion will know no limits.

About the Role:

Unleash your potential at Limit Break as we seek an exceptional Unity UI Engineer to spearhead an exciting new venture! We are embarking on a groundbreaking journey to develop a cutting-edge, mid-core, 3D mobile game from concept to reality.

At the outset, you'll collaborate closely with a small yet dynamic team to craft and refine the game's prototype, ensuring alignment with executive stakeholders. As the project gains momentum, you'll take charge of scaling the team from pre-production to full production, collaborating with leads and directors across various disciplines.

This role offers an inquisitive and driven individual a rare chance to shape the workflow and assemble a top-notch team for an ambitious gaming project. Join a passionate and experienced organization where bright minds thrive, and your dedication to gaming excellence will be celebrated.

You will have the opportunity to play an active role as a core member from the beginning of the team. Leave your mark on the gaming world and be part of an engaging, forward-looking team!

Responsibilities: What you’ll do

●       Design, implement, and maintain clean, modular UI code and prefabs in Unity (UGUI).

●      Work closely with UX/UI designers and product teams to bring mockups to life with smooth interactions and animations as defined by a clear GDD and spec.

●      Connecting UI with gameplay, systems, and backend logic.

●      Proactively optimize UI layout, responsiveness, and performance to ensure a seamless player experience.

Qualifications: Who you are and what you’ve done

●      4+ years of experience in game development, with a strong focus on Unity UI.  

●     Deep understanding of Unity’s UI systems: UGUI, Canvas system, layout groups, anchors, and resolution scaling.

●     Strong understanding of Unity’s architecture, including best practices for MonoBehaviours, ScriptableObjects, Prefabs, Prefab Variants and Addressables.

●     Comfortable working in a live service environment with frequent updates and UI iteration.

●     A proactive mindset and pride in taking ownership of features from start to finish.

●     Can work autonomously, but communicate clearly, and collaborate with other engineers, designers and artists.

Nice to have. What an ideal candidate looks like:

●      Bilingual preferred in English and Japanese.

●      Has shipped one or more live service games targeting mobile with Unity.

●      Can build scalable, data-driven UI (bonus if you’ve done live-ops features like events, shops, daily rewards).

●      SPINE / Unity 2D animation experience.

●      Experience using Photoshop, and optimizing UI assets.

●      Familiar with asynchronous server calls and handling dynamic response data in the UI.

Apply now:

If you are confident, driven and are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you. Apply to [email protected] to explore this new opportunity. This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally, and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe. We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.