Senior UX Designer (Fixed-Term)

The Senior UX Designer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design intuitive UI/UX structures and flows for a new shooter IP. They will be responsible for creating wireframes, conducting usability research, and optimizing the player experience through iterative design.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional team of artists, designers, engineers, and others through all stages of development to make experiences clear, usable, and exciting
• Design intuitive UI/UX structure and flow, with a focus on the best user experience possible, utilizing grey-boxing, wire-framing, flowcharts, mockups, and other prototyping techniques
• Extract usability insights through self-guided play and validation, playtests, user research, team feedback, and community feedback
• Actively participate in project peer playtests, seeking feedback on your own work and providing it for others
• Collaborate across teams – You will take ownership of how we communicate information to the player, with an emphasis on player experience and comprehension

Requirements

• 5-8+ years of experience in user experience design for console and PC games
• Proven experience as a UX designer, with a focus on shooter or action-oriented video games
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful UX design projects for video games
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, etc.
• Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and an understanding of technical constraints and opportunities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Benefits

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive employer-funded healthcare
• Employer-paid premiums for dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Generous time off including 20 days of prorated PTO, 12 paid holidays and a studio-wide holiday break annually
• Generous annual sick leave days to prioritize your well-being
• Annual health & wellness, video game, and continuing education reimbursements
• Industry-leading family planning and fertility care benefits, including gender-affirming care, through Carrot Fertility
• Free catered lunches, meal reimbursements, and snacks and beverages for in-office staff
• Regular team outings and events to foster a positive work culture
• 401K with a company match for your financial well-being

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