Lead UX Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead UX Designer (Gamedev): Leading and mentoring a UI/UX team for a top-grossing mobile title with an accent on human-centered interaction and visual design principles. Focus on owning end-to-end design problems, driving UX outcomes for live-service features, and integrating data-driven insights into the player experience.

Location: On-site in Vancouver (5 days a week)

Salary: $123,000 - $158,000 a year

Company

hirify.global is a world leader in developing immersive and highly social multiplayer games, including titles like Marvel Contest of Champions and Shop Titans.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of UI, Technical UI, and UX Designers, developing their skills through collaboration and review.
• Solve significant design problems directly as a hands-on contributor to set the quality bar.
• Define and drive UX outcomes for live features and long-term product bets.
• Coordinate the UI/UX process by coalescing needs from product, game design, engineering, art, and live ops.
• Collaborate with leadership on capacity planning, development, and the product roadmap.
• Partner with data and UXR teams to test, validate designs, and build a deep understanding of players.

Requirements

• Must be based in Vancouver and work on-site 5 days a week.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a UI/UX or Product Designer, preferably within video games.
• Proven track record of shipping titles in a Lead UX Designer role, specifically in mobile free-to-play games.
• Expert-level command of Figma and Adobe Suite, combined with strong prototyping skills.
• Education in Interaction Design, HCI, Cognitive Science, Psychology, or a related field with Human Factors.
• Deep understanding of player motivations and experience with Inclusive Design.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity and its UI pipeline.
• Ability to translate product KPIs into UX deliverables.
• Experience with quantitative data-driven design and user research.
• Experience working with licensed IP and brand guidelines.
• Passion for games and the Marvel universe.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive extended health, dental, and mental health coverage effective from day one.
• RRSP matching program and flexible spending accounts for health and personal needs.
• Commuter benefit providing a monthly cash allowance for transit, parking, or childcare.
• Generous PTO, paid parental leave, and dedicated paid days off for volunteering.
• Education stipend and regular professional growth opportunities through lunch & learns.
• Inclusive DEIB benefits, including gender-affirming and fertility care.