Principal UX Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal UX Designer (Gamedev): Designing end-to-end player journeys, gameplay flows, and information architecture for an upcoming title with an accent on system-level UX and high-fidelity UI implementation. Focus on building scalable UX/UI standards, mentoring designers, and integrating assets directly within Unreal Engine 5.

Location: Remote-friendly (Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA)

Salary: $185,000–$230,000

Company

A global game development company focused on creating player-centric experiences.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end UX, including player journeys, gameplay flows, and information architecture.
• Design and ship high-quality UI/UX directly within Unreal Engine 5.
• Manage UI asset production using a mix of in-house craft, AI-assisted tooling, and external support.
• Establish and maintain UX/UI standards, systems, and style guides.
• Mentor other contributors and represent design in cross-functional collaborations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a UX/UI expert.
• Proven track record of shipping games and solving high-complexity design problems.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 or a comparable game engine.
• Experience building or scaling UX/UI standards for a team.
• Strong systems thinking and deep empathy for player needs.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% company-paid).
• Generous time off: 10 observed holidays, 10-day Winter Break, and "Take What You Need" PTO.
• Competitive compensation package including equity.
• Remote-friendly work environment within a global team.