Senior UX Designer – Puzzles & Gamification (Cross‑Platform)

The Guardian; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Volunteering days

Life cover and income protection

Gym membership access

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join its Puzzles team for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on creating a premium, engaging puzzles experience across platforms, driving both engagement and subscription growth. Candidates should have experience in UX design within cross-functional teams, and a portfolio showcasing digital products. The position is hybrid, requiring two days at the office, enhancing daily play and subscription interactions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing digital products in cross-functional teams.
• Strong portfolio showcasing end-to-end UX design for web and mobile.
• Experience working with design systems and component libraries.
• Deep understanding of interaction design, usability, and user behavior.
• Experience mentoring designers and contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UX design for the Puzzles proposition and enhance user journeys.
• Rapidly prototype new puzzle formats and gamification features.
• Champion a test-and-learn approach to optimize user engagement.
• Act as the UX voice in the Puzzles squad and communicate design rationale.
• Leverage the Guardian design system for high-quality user experiences.

Skills

UX design

Interaction design

Gamification

Accessibility

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Design systems

Component libraries

Job description

A leading media organization is seeking a Senior UX Designer to join its Puzzles team for a 12-month contract. The role focuses on creating a premium, engaging puzzles experience across platforms, driving both engagement and subscription growth. Candidates should have experience in UX design within cross-functional teams, and a portfolio showcasing digital products. The position is hybrid, requiring two days at the office, enhancing daily play and subscription interactions.