In-House Game Designer: Robot Interactions & UX

Pantograph PBC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantograph is seeking an in-house game designer to shape how users interact with our robotics. You will own the user experience from first setup through everyday use, crafting controls, visuals, and feedback that make complex robot behavior approachable.

You should have a track record of designing interactive experiences, a strong sense of visual design and interaction, and comfort using AI tools and game engines to prototype and refine ideas.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design engaging interactive experiences.
• Strong eye for visual design and intuitive interaction.
• Experience with playtesting and refining products based on feedback.
• Comfort using AI tools to prototype and iterate.

Responsibilities

• Own the in-house game design experience from setup to daily use.
• Design controls, camera views, interactive 3D scenes, animation, and sound for robot interactions.
• Contribute to the robot's progress communication and user guidance.
• Maintain Pantograph's visual identity across the product and customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate with hardware, research, and software teams to move ideas from sketches to playable prototypes.

Skills

Game design

Visual design

Interaction design

Playtesting

AI tools

Branding

Collaboration

Explain decisions

Tools

Game engines

AI coding tools

Job description

Pantograph is seeking an in-house game designer to shape how users interact with our robotics. You will own the user experience from first setup through everyday use, crafting controls, visuals, and feedback that make complex robot behavior approachable.

You should have a track record of designing interactive experiences, a strong sense of visual design and interaction, and comfort using AI tools and game engines to prototype and refine ideas.