Game UX Designer

Job Description
We're looking for a talented and user-focused Game UX Designer (must have UX design experience in the gaming industry) to join our team behind iconic titles like Fruit Ninja and games from the Wordscapes franchise. In this role, you'll help shape exceptional user experiences across some of the world's most recognized mobile games. You'll work closely with product managers, developers, and visual designers to craft intuitive, engaging, and player-first interfaces that drive both player satisfaction and business outcomes.

Type

Full time - Remote

Location

Eastern / Center EU or Turkey / South America

About UserWise

We are dedicated to transforming the gaming landscape through our S-tier team of industry veterans, talented game developers, and innovative designers. Headquartered in the USA, our multinational team brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the gaming industry to every project. We begin by conducting thorough game analyses, pinpointing strengths and areas for improvement across design, gameplay mechanics, user interfaces, and monetization strategies. From there, we craft tailored growth strategies that include feature development, monetization optimization, and engaging content updates. Powered by our cutting-edge LiveOps platform, we enhance in-game experiences, drive player engagement, and maximize revenue for studios. Our commitment to excellence ensures that we regularly deliver fully tested updates that bring your game closer to its ultimate vision. Join us in shaping the future of gaming

Key responsibilities

User Research

• Conduct user research to understand the needs, behaviors, and pain points of our target audience.
• Utilize various research methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, usability testing, and analytics) to gather actionable insights.
• Create personas, user journeys, and experience maps to represent user needs and guide design decisions.

Information Architecture

• Organize and structure information in a way that ensures users can easily navigate and find what they need.
• Develop wireframes, site maps, and user flows that clearly represent the architecture of digital products.
• Ensure that content is structured in an intuitive and user-centric manner, focusing on accessibility and ease of use.

Wireframing & Prototyping

• Design wireframes, prototypes, and interaction flows to illustrate design ideas and test concepts.
• Use tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or Axure to create low and high-fidelity prototypes for web and mobile applications.
• Iterate on prototypes based on feedback from stakeholders and user testing to ensure an optimal user experience.

Usability Testing & Feedback

• Plan and conduct usability testing sessions, gathering both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Analyze usability test results and user feedback to identify areas of improvement.
• Refine designs iteratively based on testing, ensuring the final product meets both user expectations and business objectives.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with Product Managers, UI Designers, and Developers to ensure that designs are feasible and align with technical constraints.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate on integrating feedback from stakeholders.
• Communicate design rationale and user-centric decisions clearly to other teams and stakeholders.

Design Systems & Consistency

• Contribute to and maintain a design system that ensures consistency across all product interfaces.
• Create and adhere to UI patterns, guidelines, and best practices to ensure cohesive and consistent user experiences across multiple platforms.
• Work with the UI design team to ensure that design solutions are visually polished and aligned with the product's branding.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience in designing features and building games for live-service games.
• Extensive understanding, skills, and experience with core-loop, gameplay, and systems design.
• Proven success in gameplay, game system design, balancing, and live-ops strategies.
• Experience on game engines like Unity is a plus.
• Player centric design and strong player empathy.
• Understanding other design areas outside gameplay and systems is a plus.
• Passion for playing and making games.
• Knowledge in latest mobile gaming trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

• Market competitive, tax-free USD salaries
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Performance Reviews