Gameplay Lead UX Designer

Summary

Join Firaxis Games as a Senior Lead UX Designer to lead the UX vision for their next project, from concept to launch. You will lead and mentor a team, collaborate with other designers and engineers, conduct user research, and establish UX best practices. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of UX design experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role within the game industry. A strong portfolio showcasing UX design work on shipped titles is required, along with a deep understanding of game systems and player psychology. Proficiency in various design tools is also necessary. Firaxis offers relocation assistance, flexible work hours, 401K, and a family-friendly work environment.

Requirements

• 6+ years of UX design experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or senior role in the game industry
• A portfolio that showcases UX design work on shipped titles, including game flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final implementations
• Deep understanding of game systems, player psychology, and interaction design principles
• Proficiency in tools like Figma, Adobe CC, Unity/Unreal, and rapid prototyping tools
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset – you're a bridge between creative vision and technical execution
• Passion for games, and a desire to push the medium forward

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end UX vision for our next project, from concept to launch, ensuring a cohesive and frictionless player experience
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of UX/UI designers, providing guidance, feedback, and direction
• Collaborate closely with Game Designers, Engineers, and Artists to translate gameplay goals into polished, usable experiences
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and iterate quickly
• Establish UX best practices and pipelines that scale with the team and support ongoing development
• Advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in design to support a wide range of players

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing UX for deep strategy games
• Experience in UE5 UMG, Blueprints and material editing
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, Xbox/PlayStation accessibility standards)

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided
• Flexible work hours
• 401K
• Family friendly work environment