Unity Frontend Developer
Sporty Group
Office
Bournemouth
Full Time
Sporty Group is a consumer internet and technology business with an unrivaled sports entertainment, gaming, and social profile. We serve millions of users in several countries via technology and operations hubs on over 3 continents.
The recipe for our success is our intelligent and energetic team, who are passionate about our products and serving our users. We attract and retain them with a dynamic and flexible work life that empowers them to create value and rewards them generously based upon their contribution.
We have already built a capable and proven team of 300+ high achievers from a diverse set of backgrounds, and we are looking for more talented individuals to drive further growth and contribute to the innovation, creativity, and hard work that currently serve our users further via their grit and innovation.
Sporty Games is recruiting for a developer who is familiar with Graphical User Interface and menu screen work in Unity. You could be a recent graduate looking for your first role in the games industry or someone who has developed and published their own games—the key is having a passion for playing and creating games and an impressive portfolio. If you are a fan of football, even better!
The ideal candidate will approach given tasks with enthusiasm as part of a project team and be able to continue GUI development on an existing project with best practices and workflow already in place.
Our focus is Android and iOS for launch, with potential for PC and consoles. Our low-end benchmark is Android low- to mid-range phones. The GUI front end you create will need to work on all of these platforms.
We are a hybrid team, based in Bournemouth on the South Coast, just two hours from London by train. The role will be hybrid, with days in the office each week so that you can collaborate closely with the team.
Key Responsibilities
Implementation of screen GUI and associated systems in Unity, based on Photoshop mock-ups with provided art assetsClose collaboration with the game design and production teams to implement feedback and iteration on screensParticipate in team ceremonies including Sprint planning, retrospectives and daily Scrum stand-ups
Requirements
Games industry experience is not required, but good Unity familiarisation is essentialIn-depth knowledge of the C# languageAn understanding of UI/UX principles and use of Unity UGUI for screen developmentExperience using Visual Studio for development, testing and debuggingThe desire to learn new methodologies and work as part of a teamFamiliarity with successful game front end flow solutionsAttention to detail when working from supplied mock-up screens and proposed animationsThe ability to work in a team and adhere to studio coding standards and development guidelinesPerseverance when working in an iterative wayAn understanding of developing one screen solution for multiple aspect ratiosA proactive approach—able to solve problems independently and suggest improvementsPositive and motivated with good communication and collaboration skills to be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirables
Using texture atlases, knowing the benefits they give and whyFamiliarisation with Unity’s Addressable assets architectureShader development for the purpose of optimising texture memory usedKnowledge of how Unity batches its rendering calls and how to reduce these numbersExperience with custom sliders, scroll areas, draggable items and buttonsExperience with Text Mesh ProInterfacing with both touch screen and gamepads in tandemExperience optimising Unity projects for mobile devicesFamiliarity with source control software URP familiarisationMultiplayer development of any kindExperience with console platform submission compliancesBenefits
Hybrid or office-based working22 days holiday, rising to 28 days over time + bank holidaysPension contributionsHealth care planGym membershipQuarterly performance bonusTop-of-the-line equipmentAnnual company retreat, this year in DubaiOur teams are small enough for you to be impactfulOur business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone
Our Operating Principles
1. Create Value for Users2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation 4. Be Responsible 5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty 6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy 7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability 8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Working at Sporty
The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance-based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow, and de-block any issues when they're in your way.Generally, employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups, etc. The emphasis is really on results.
As we are a highly structured and established company, we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.
We literally build, spend, and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our team members.
The recipe for our success is our intelligent and energetic team, who are passionate about our products and serving our users. We attract and retain them with a dynamic and flexible work life that empowers them to create value and rewards them generously based upon their contribution.
We have already built a capable and proven team of 300+ high achievers from a diverse set of backgrounds, and we are looking for more talented individuals to drive further growth and contribute to the innovation, creativity, and hard work that currently serve our users further via their grit and innovation.
Sporty Games is recruiting for a developer who is familiar with Graphical User Interface and menu screen work in Unity. You could be a recent graduate looking for your first role in the games industry or someone who has developed and published their own games—the key is having a passion for playing and creating games and an impressive portfolio. If you are a fan of football, even better!
The ideal candidate will approach given tasks with enthusiasm as part of a project team and be able to continue GUI development on an existing project with best practices and workflow already in place.
Our focus is Android and iOS for launch, with potential for PC and consoles. Our low-end benchmark is Android low- to mid-range phones. The GUI front end you create will need to work on all of these platforms.
We are a hybrid team, based in Bournemouth on the South Coast, just two hours from London by train. The role will be hybrid, with days in the office each week so that you can collaborate closely with the team.
Key Responsibilities
Implementation of screen GUI and associated systems in Unity, based on Photoshop mock-ups with provided art assetsClose collaboration with the game design and production teams to implement feedback and iteration on screensParticipate in team ceremonies including Sprint planning, retrospectives and daily Scrum stand-ups
Requirements
Games industry experience is not required, but good Unity familiarisation is essentialIn-depth knowledge of the C# languageAn understanding of UI/UX principles and use of Unity UGUI for screen developmentExperience using Visual Studio for development, testing and debuggingThe desire to learn new methodologies and work as part of a teamFamiliarity with successful game front end flow solutionsAttention to detail when working from supplied mock-up screens and proposed animationsThe ability to work in a team and adhere to studio coding standards and development guidelinesPerseverance when working in an iterative wayAn understanding of developing one screen solution for multiple aspect ratiosA proactive approach—able to solve problems independently and suggest improvementsPositive and motivated with good communication and collaboration skills to be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirables
Using texture atlases, knowing the benefits they give and whyFamiliarisation with Unity’s Addressable assets architectureShader development for the purpose of optimising texture memory usedKnowledge of how Unity batches its rendering calls and how to reduce these numbersExperience with custom sliders, scroll areas, draggable items and buttonsExperience with Text Mesh ProInterfacing with both touch screen and gamepads in tandemExperience optimising Unity projects for mobile devicesFamiliarity with source control software URP familiarisationMultiplayer development of any kindExperience with console platform submission compliancesBenefits
Hybrid or office-based working22 days holiday, rising to 28 days over time + bank holidaysPension contributionsHealth care planGym membershipQuarterly performance bonusTop-of-the-line equipmentAnnual company retreat, this year in DubaiOur teams are small enough for you to be impactfulOur business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security
Our Mission
Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone
Our Operating Principles
1. Create Value for Users2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty 3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation 4. Be Responsible 5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty 6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy 7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability 8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride
Working at Sporty
The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance-based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow, and de-block any issues when they're in your way.Generally, employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups, etc. The emphasis is really on results.
As we are a highly structured and established company, we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.
We literally build, spend, and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our team members.
Unity Frontend Developer
Office
Bournemouth
Full Time
August 4, 2025