Gear Games11.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior UX Designer - Mobile Gaming Experience

$120K–$150K/year

About the Role

Gear Games is looking for a talented Senior UX Designer to join our team and create exceptional mobile gaming experiences. As a Senior UX Designer remote, you'll take ownership of the player experience and transform bold visions into market-leading mobile titles.

What You'll Do

  • Create and enforce comprehensive UX guidelines and detailed screen flows for our established, top-grossing game and all new features.
  • Champion UX solutions by presenting and defending high-fidelity interactive prototypes during high-impact weekly syncs with stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain a consistent, high-fidelity UX documentation system and style guide across the project.
  • Proactively partner with Game Designers, Artists, and Engineers to ensure seamless UX solutions integration throughout the production pipeline.
  • Act as a catalyst by inspiring passion and mentoring the team in best-in-class user-centric design practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in professional Game UX Design, ideally for mobile.
  • Expertise in industry-standard tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD).
  • Deep knowledge of UX, Interaction, and Visual Design principles.
  • Flawless professional oral and written English communication is mandatory.
  • Demonstrated extreme proactivity and strong complex problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

  • Passionate player and critical observer of best practices in the mobile games industry.
  • Knowledge or experience with Card Battle/Strategy games (Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, etc.).
  • Ability to mentor or guide less experienced Junior UX designers.

What We Offer

  • Attractive salary with full pay during the probationary period.
  • Performance bonus and profit sharing at the end of the year.
  • Flexible working time and hybrid work options.
  • Relocation package and support when moving geographic locations to join Gear Games.
  • Complimentary in-house gym and games room.

Join us as a Senior UX Designer remote and be part of a fun and international working environment where work is play!

Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior UX Designer role at Gear Games offers an exciting opportunity to create mobile gaming experiences with a competitive salary and relocation support.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in Figma and Adobe XD, with a strong portfolio showcasing mobile game design projects that highlight user-centric interaction and visual design principles.

Self-motivated and disciplined remote worker who thrives in a flexible work environment, capable of managing time effectively while collaborating with cross-functional teams across different time zones.

Deep understanding of mobile gaming UX trends and player psychology, with an analytical mindset to leverage user feedback and analytics for continuous improvement of game interfaces.

Learning Resources

Figma for UX Design: Complete Guidecourse

Career Path

Senior UX Designer - Mobile Gaming Experience(Now)UX Design Lead(1-2 years)Head of UX Design(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.5B
Annual Growth
15.3%
AI Adoption in UX Design
43%
Investment in Mobile Gaming UX
+120%
Labour Demand for UX Designers
+30%
Avg Salary for Senior UX Designers
$110K

Skills & Requirements

Required
FigmaSketchAdobe XD
Growing in Demand
User ResearchPrototyping with FigmaAccessibility Design
Declining
Adobe FlashStatic Wireframing

Domain Trends

Rise of AI-Driven UX Tools
AI tools for UX design are expected to increase by 50% in adoption, allowing designers to automate repetitive tasks and focus on creative solutions.
Mobile Gaming Personalization
Personalized gaming experiences are driving UX design changes, with 65% of gamers preferring tailored content, resulting in a shift towards user-centric design strategies.
Integration of Augmented Reality in Gaming UX
The integration of AR is projected to grow by 40% in mobile gaming, necessitating UX designers to adapt their skills to create immersive experiences.

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