Sr. UX/UI Designer

Nerdninjas; Arkansas; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks an experienced Sr. UX/UI Designer to enhance player experiences across MR/PC/mobile platforms. In this fully remote role, you will lead UX efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving design processes, and mentoring other designers. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the future of immersive gaming while working in a creative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Fully employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401k with employer-matching

Flexible remote work arrangements

Annual team-building retreats

Qualifications

• 8+ years in UX/UI design for video games or interactive media.
• Portfolio of shipped titles demonstrating user-centered solutions.
• Experience in wireframing, prototyping, and user testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive the UX design process from concept to implementation.
• Design UI and interaction systems that align with game mechanics.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate UX solutions into gameplay.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Creative Thinking

User-Centered Design

Tools

Figma

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Sr. UX/UI Designer to help craft seamless and engaging user experiences, ensuring our players enjoy intuitive and rewarding interactions with ourgames.

Nerd Ninjas is a fully remote, fast-moving, multidisciplinary team of creative professionals who work hard and play hard. We’re dedicated to creating engaging projects across VR, AR, mobile, and desktopplatforms.

We’re looking for an experienced Sr. UX/UI Designer to help craft seamless and engaging user experiences, ensuring our players enjoy intuitive and rewarding interactions with our games. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the cutting-edge gaming industry and make a meaningful impact on an exciting MR/PC/mobile crossplayproject.

• Compensation & Health:
  • Competitive salary.
  • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Visioncoverage.
  • 401k with employer-matching.
• Collaborate on global intellectual properties with highvisibility.
• Work alongside industry veterans with decades ofexperience.
• Join a growing indie studio with multiple innovative projects indevelopment.
• Our culture is fun, unique, and anti-drama (you'll loveit!)
• Flexibility & Remote Work:
  • Fully remote position with required availability during Pacific Time zone workinghours.
  • Travel 1-2 times a year for team-buildingretreats.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior User Experience Designer to take a leadership role in crafting intuitive and engaging user experiences for our current and upcoming video game titles. In this pivotal position, you will collaborate with design, art, and engineering teams to create systems, interfaces, and interactions that enhance gameplay, streamline player engagement, and leave lasting impressions on millions ofplayers.

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to immersive gaming experiences while shaping the future of our innovativeprojects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the UX design process from concept to implementation, delivering exceptional playerexperiences.
• Design intuitive UI and interaction systems that align with the game’s core mechanics and player experiencegoals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including game designers, artists, and engineers, to seamlessly integrate UX solutions into gameplay and overalldesign.
• Collaborate with IP partners to ensure designs align with brand guidelines and enhance the authenticity of the playerexperience.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design documentation to clearly communicate interaction flows and designconcepts.
• Advocate for the player perspective throughout the development process, ensuring usability and player engagement are toppriorities.
• Conduct and participate in user research, playtesting, and feedback sessions to iterate on and improvedesigns.
• Mentor and support UX/UI designers by sharing best practices, fostering an inclusive environment, and guiding design principles andmethodologies.
• Stay current with the latest UX/UI gaming trends, tools, and technologies and implement innovative solutions whereapplicable.
• Champion a user-centered design approach ensuring player engagement and satisfaction are at the core of alldecisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in UX/UI design for video games or interactive media, with a portfolio of shipped titles demonstrating user-centered designsolutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale effectively and collaborate across diverseteams.
• Experience with wireframing, prototyping, and user testing methodologies in a game development environment.
• Ability to create and implement UI art, bridging design andfunctionality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for creating engaging, intuitive playerexperiences.
• Strong understanding of game design principles and how UX integrates into gameplay mechanics and narrativeflow.
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and deliver innovative UX solutions in gamedesign.
• Familiarity with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, orequivalent.
• Proficiency in UX design tools such asFigma.
• Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not beconsidered).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile and live-servicegames.
• Experience with PCgames.
• Experience with AR/VR/MR.
• Able to analyze, adapt and take a data-driven approach to liveanalytics.
• Strong understanding of interaction design, accessibility, and human-computer interaction principles, with a focus on delivering inclusive playerexperiences.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Typescript, C#) to support prototyping or UIimplementation.

Key Attributes

• User-Centered Focus:
  • A strong commitment to understanding and enhancing the playerexperience.
• Attention to Detail:
  • Exceptional accuracy and thoroughness in delivering polished designs andsolutions.
• Organizational Excellence:
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple projectseffectively.
• Adaptability and Growth:
  • A proactive approach to staying current with industry trends, standards, and bestpractices.
• Creative Impact:
  • A passion for designing experiences that are engaging, intuitive, and, above all, fun forplayers.

Salary Range for this position is: $70k - $110k depending on experience andability