Principal UX Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal UX Designer (Gamedev): Shaping the end-to-end experience for hirify.global Poker, a live social competitive game, with an accent on clarity, trust, and player delight. Focus on conceptualizing features, creating high-fidelity prototypes, and validating designs through user testing and heuristic evaluations.

Location: Must be based in Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Chicago, IL; or Toronto, Canada

Salary: $107,000 – $170,000 USD (varies by location; CAD for Toronto)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in interactive entertainment, specializing in social games and part of the Take-Two Interactive family.

What you will do

• Collaborate with product and design teams to conceptualize and develop extraordinary player experiences.
• Create user flows, interface wireframes, prototypes, and comprehensive design documentation.
• Perform user research, market competitor deconstructions, and heuristic evaluations.
• Design functional animations for user interactions and define thematic art styles with the art team.
• Partner with technical artists and engineers to ensure seamless implementation in the game engine.
• Establish UI/UX standard methodologies and lead company-wide design critiques and retrospectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HCI, Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in the game development industry specializing in UX/UI.
• Proven track record of working on at least 3 different game titles.
• Expertise in prototyping software and user interface layout design (hierarchy, color theory, information architecture).
• Deep knowledge of user psychology applied to game engagement and fun.
• Ability to utilize evolving AI tools and technologies in the design process.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Financial security via 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Generous time off including 14 paid holidays and 15–25 days of paid vacation.
• Support for families through paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including family planning support via Maven.
• Commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.