Senior UX Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior UX Designer (Gamedev): Architecting the player experience for a new mobile game with an accent on UX strategy, rapid prototyping, and scalable design systems. Focus on bridging complex game systems with intuitive player journeys and optimizing engagement through data-driven iterations.

Location: Must be based in the Bay Area, CA or Toronto, Canada

Salary: $100,200 – $148,320 USD (California) / $75,700 – $112,060 CAD (Ontario)

Company

Global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, creating games downloaded over 6 billion times.

What you will do

• Define complex user flows, information architecture, and interaction models to prioritize player engagement.
• Build interactive prototypes to test and validate features and mechanics before full production.
• Plan user testing and synthesize qualitative and quantitative data to iterate on design logic.
• Proactively audit the game to identify friction points and drive solutions balancing player delight and business goals.
• Own the creation and evolution of the Figma Design System, maintaining a scalable library of components.
• Lead the end-to-end UX process for assigned feature pods, from discovery and wireframing to post-launch iteration.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in game development specializing in UX.
• Deep understanding of user psychology, mental models, and player motivations.
• Mastery of advanced Figma features including Variables, Tokens, Auto Layout, and Component Properties.
• Ability to articulate complex design logic to stakeholders and build consensus.
• Strong personal passion for games and ability to deconstruct game mechanics into intuitive flows.

Nice to have

• Experience working within Unity (UGUI) for asset handoff and UI polish.
• Skill in UI Art creation, including high-quality icons and buttons.
• Ability to author functional UI animations to demonstrate interaction feel.

Culture & Benefits

• World-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Financial perks such as 401(K) and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Generous time off with 14 paid holidays and 15-25 days of paid vacation.
• Mental health support through wellbeing programs and family planning support via Maven.
• Practical perks including commuter benefits and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.