UX Lead, Game Development ​/ Testing, Video Game

Overview

Studio: An independent mobile games studio committed to reinventing mobile strategy gameplay. This fully remote team of designers, engineers, and innovators thrives on autonomy and rapid iteration, crafting fresh systems from the ground up. Their debut title combines deep tactical play with real-money competition, bringing chess-like strategy to the esports arena on your phone.

Location: Remote (U.S. only) — Core working hours: 9 AM–5 PM ET

Project: Mobile Strategy Game

• Define and own the user experience vision across the game client and supporting platform features, including onboarding, menus, progression, match flow, and rewards.
• Conduct a thorough audit of the current player journey and develop a clear, intuitive navigation structure from installation through gameplay to cash-out.
• Collaborate closely with Game Design, Product, and UI Art teams to bring ideas to life in Figma and in-engine builds.
• Simplify complex interactions and transitions—such as moving between platform, matches, and payout—to ensure clarity for new users and uninterrupted flow for returning players.
• Mentor and develop a junior UX designer, providing regular feedback, skill-building plans, and opportunities for hands-on collaboration.
• Integrate user research and A/B testing results, partnering with external vendors when necessary, to guide and refine UX decisions.
• Champion a player-first mindset throughout the studio, setting clear quality benchmarks and driving cross-team alignment on UX best practices.

• 5+ years of UX design experience, including at least 1–2 years working on mobile-first games or applications.
• Strong ability to translate complex systems into clear, accessible user flows and interactions.
• Enthusiastic about tackling unique design challenges such as asynchronous play, cash-based rewards, and integrated platform architecture.
• Practical experience in gaming combined with transaction-heavy systems (e.g., casino, betting, iGaming, or fintech).
• Proactive, organised, and confident backing up design decisions with logic and data.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, plus familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace, and Slack.

• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours within a 9 AM–5 PM ET core window
• 2 weeks PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, Long and short-term disability, plus more
• 401k
• 10 paid holiday days
• Discretionary Bonus
• Mentorship and leadership growth opportunities