Principal UX Designer in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal UX Designer in the United States.

As a Principal UX Designer, you will play a key role in shaping innovative player experiences for a highly engaging and widely loved digital entertainment product. This position offers the opportunity to lead the creation of new gameplay concepts, drive user-centered design strategies, and influence product direction through research, experimentation, and collaboration. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help define experiences that strengthen player engagement, encourage social interaction, and introduce fresh mechanics that delight users. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on design execution, making it ideal for a seasoned UX professional who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments. You’ll have a direct impact on product innovation while helping establish design frameworks that ensure consistency and excellence across the user experience.

• Lead the discovery, ideation, and design of new interactive experiences that enhance player engagement, retention, and social connectivity.
• Conduct research initiatives to better understand user behaviors, motivations, and preferences, translating findings into actionable design opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops, brainstorming sessions, and concept development activities to generate innovative gameplay experiences and features.
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and detailed UX documentation to communicate design solutions effectively across teams.
• Establish and evolve design frameworks, guidelines, and UX principles that balance innovation with consistency across experiences.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Art, and Research teams to ensure successful implementation and validation of design solutions.
• Champion usability testing throughout the product development lifecycle, identifying risks, defining research objectives, and refining experiences based on user feedback.
• Drive strategic decision-making and solve complex cross-functional challenges while ensuring alignment with broader product vision and business goals.

• 8+ years of experience in UX design, with significant experience within the gaming or interactive entertainment industry.
• Proven success designing impactful social features, gameplay systems, and player-centric experiences that drive engagement and retention.
• Deep understanding of game mechanics, player motivations, reward systems, and behavioral design principles.
• Strong expertise in prototyping, iterative design processes, and validating concepts through user testing and experimentation.
• Ability to balance tactical problem-solving with long-term strategic thinking and product vision.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and build alignment among diverse teams.
• Strong facilitation skills with experience leading workshops, design reviews, and ideation sessions.
• A highly collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and a passion for creating memorable user experiences.
• Experience working in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments with evolving priorities.

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $169,600 to $253,000 USD (depending on location, skills, and experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Equity participation program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Pet insurance coverage
• Paid company holidays
• Additional company-wide wellness and recharge days
• Unlimited paid time off
• Flexible remote work options within the United States
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Collaborative, creative, and highly innovative work environment.