Senior UX/UI Mobile Game Designer

Summary

Join Digital Extremes as a Senior UX/UI Mobile Game Designer and be part of a passionate team bringing the Warframe experience to mobile. Specialize in adapting existing UX/UI systems for mobile, optimizing for touch controls and smaller screens. You will work collaboratively to create intuitive and scalable UI solutions. The ideal candidate understands cross-platform UX/UI, prioritizes player-centric design, and ensures visual and mechanical clarity in high-action mobile gameplay. Responsibilities include designing and documenting player-centric UX/UI flows, adapting Warframe's UI for mobile, creating prototypes and mockups, maintaining a mobile UI style guide, and conducting user research. Success requires 5+ years of UX/UI design experience, with at least 2 years focused on mobile F2P games, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in design tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a UX/UI Designer, with at least 2+ years focused on mobile F2P games
• Strong portfolio showcasing mobile UX/UI design for complex or action-oriented games
• Demonstrated ability to translate console/PC interfaces to mobile platforms
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, or similar tools for prototyping and documentation
• Strong working knowledge of UI systems and implementation workflows
• Understanding of gameplay systems and how interface design supports moment-to-moment player action
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with the mobile dev team, analytics team, community/LiveOps, marketing
• Familiarity with platform-specific best practices (iOS, Android) for performance and usability

Responsibilities

• Design and document player-centric UX/UI flows optimized for mobile devices and touch interfaces
• Contribute to the mobile team’s broader design goals through clear documentation, visual consistency, and user-first thinking
• Adapt Warframe’s established UI for mobile while maintaining visual and functional consistency across platforms
• Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups for menus, HUD elements, inventory systems, navigation, and combat-related interfaces
• Maintain a mobile UI style guide in line with Warframe’s sci-fi aesthetic and design language
• Playtest frequently to validate UI decisions against live gameplay and evolving feature sets
• Conduct and apply user research—including playtests, A/B testing, surveys, and analytics—to understand how players interact with systems, ensuring the game is immersive, usable, and aligned with player needs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mobile development, analytics, community/live ops, and marketing teams to translate player insights into actionable UX/UI improvements and data-driven design solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in visual scripting
• Past experience working on cross-platform or live service titles
• Familiarity with Warframe or similar high-complexity action games
• Education or background in psychology or related field (e.g., HCI, cognitive science) – beneficial for understanding user behavior and improving UX design

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises