Senior/Principal UX Designer - Remote Game Experience Lead

Smoking Gun Interactive Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days vacation leave

5 paid days personal leave

7 paid sick days

Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dm

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Extended Healthcare Benefit

Dental Care

RRSP/DPSP matching

Training & Development

Job summary

Smoking Gun Interactive, part of Keywords Studio, seeks a Senior or Principal UX Designer to lead player-focused UX for multiple game titles. You will shape experiences from concept through launch, using research, prototyping, and data-driven insights to deliver intuitive interfaces across input methods.

This remote role prefers candidates in the greater Vancouver area. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in game UX, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma/Adobe Creative Suite, plus a solid

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional UX design in games (mobile focus).
• Hands-on UX development across multiple titles, platforms, and input schemes (touch, controller, mouse/keyboard, motion).
• Proven portfolio with user flow optimization and problem solving in interactive environments.
• Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of game design principles shaping player experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead UX design for one or more titles from concept to launch and live support.
• Bridge design goals to exceptional user experiences across disciplines.
• Define standards for the art team to build assets within.
• Create and iterate wireframes, prototypes, and player flows for the game’s UX.
• Conduct user research, competitive analysis, and usability testing.
• Refine designs based on player feedback and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with UI artists, Designers, Developers, and Production.
• Advocate for end-user accessibility, clarity, and engagement.
• Communicate design decisions with visuals and prototypes.
• Help establish and maintain UX standards across the studio.
• Stay informed on industry trends and UX methodologies.

Skills

UX design

Mobile design

User research

Prototyping

Communication skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in UX/Graphic Design

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Smoking Gun Interactive, part of Keywords Studio, seeks a Senior or Principal UX Designer to lead player-focused UX for multiple game titles. You will shape experiences from concept through launch, using research, prototyping, and data-driven insights to deliver intuitive interfaces across input methods.

This remote role prefers candidates in the greater Vancouver area. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in game UX, a strong portfolio, and proficiency with Figma/Adobe Creative Suite, plus a solid