UI/ UX Designer (Games), Apple Arcade

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a UI/UX Designer for an innovative gaming service. This role involves enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms and collaborating with talented developers to create intuitive interfaces. You will play a key role in shaping the future of interactive entertainment, ensuring accessibility and engagement for players of all ages. If you have a passion for design and a deep understanding of game development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plans

Stock Options

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 10+ years in game development with a focus on UI/UX design.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating innovation in game interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide UI/UX guidance to external development teams.
• Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for service enhancements.

Skills

UI/UX Design

Game Development

Interaction Design

Visual Hierarchy

Communication Skills

Education

10+ years in game development

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Sketch

Unity

Unreal

Job description

UI/UX Designer (Games), Apple Arcade

Location: Cupertino, California, United States

Department: Marketing

Summary

Apple Arcade is a family-friendly gaming service available on the App Store, offering a vast catalog of games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All games are free of ads and in-app purchases, providing players with diverse experiences from sports to adventure genres.

We believe games are powerful expressions of creativity, connection, and joy. Join us to shape the future of Apple Arcade by creating engaging and accessible user experiences for players of all ages.

Role Description

We are seeking a passionate UI/UX Designer to enhance the user experience across our game portfolio. You will collaborate with third-party developers and internal teams to ensure intuitive, accessible, and delightful interfaces. Your work will influence service-level UI/UX improvements, usability, and engagement, helping craft the next generation of interactive entertainment at Apple.

Responsibilities

1. Provide UI/UX guidance and feedback to external development teams.
2. Collaborate with producers to ensure high standards of innovation, fun, and trustworthiness.
3. Develop and document UI/UX best practices for consistency and quality.
4. Create wireframes, mockups, and prototypes for interface and service enhancements.
5. Stay updated on UI/UX trends, accessibility, and player engagement strategies.
6. Build relationships with developers worldwide, acting as a trusted UI/UX partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in game development with a focus on UI/UX design, including successful work across multiple platforms and genres.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of interaction design, visual hierarchy, and accessibility.
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, and familiarity with Unity or Unreal.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A portfolio demonstrating innovation and intuitive game interfaces.
• Experience with subscription services and platform-level consistency.
• Knowledge of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and UI localization.
• Understanding of accessibility, UX research, and usability testing.
• Experience designing cross-platform game UI.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $175,800 to $264,200, depending on experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, stock options, discounts, educational reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. More info at EEOC Rights.