Principal Product Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Product Designer (Gamedev): Designing the discovery and acquisition experience for the hirify.global Games ecosystem with an accent on converting casual visitors into engaged players. Focus on optimizing top-of-funnel surfaces, integrating AI-driven design workflows, and creating delight-driven user journeys across hirify.global's portfolio.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Hybrid)

Salary: $143,625.00 - $299,375.00/yr

Company

Global media and tech company that connects nearly 900 million people to their interests through a portfolio of iconic products across finance, sports, and gaming.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end discovery experience for hirify.global Games, designing surfaces that move users from curiosity to gameplay.
• Optimize acquisition entry points across hirify.global News, Mail, Finance, and Sports to introduce the right games to the right users.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, and Product teams to create promotional surfaces that convert without feeling like ads.
• Utilize research, A/B testing, and experimentation to iterate on designs and improve user engagement.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes using Figma and AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor to accelerate ideation.
• Lead and evolve design systems to ensure a coherent experience as the games platform scales.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience designing consumer-facing digital products with a track record of shipped experiences.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating strategic leadership across end-to-end product experiences.
• Proven expertise in designing marketing, discovery, or growth surfaces (feeds, recommendation modules).
• Deep understanding of game mechanics, player motivations, and community dynamics.
• Proficiency in Figma and AI-assisted prototyping tools such as Cursor and Claude Code.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with casual, daily, or puzzle games.
• Personal passion for gaming and a deep curiosity about what makes game loops compelling.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work options with occasional in-person events.
• Comprehensive healthcare and a strong 401k plan.
• Additional perks including backup childcare and education stipends.
• Inclusive environment featuring 11 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility in the workplace.