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 desktop platforms.

We are seeking a UX Designer to join our team and help shape the user experience of our current and upcoming games, ensuring smooth, intuitive, and engaging player interactions.

Job Summary:

In this role, you’ll design user experiences that align with gameplay mechanics and player motivations. You’ll collaborate across teams to wireframe, prototype, and test interface systems that are both beautiful and functional. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a stylized, vibrant world and work closely with a passionate team to create fun, accessible, and polished player experiences. We’re looking for a candidate who has experience creating UX experiences across multiple platforms and mediums. VR and Mobile UX gaming experience is a must have qualification for this role.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Design user interfaces, interaction flows, and wireframes that support game design goals and player needs.
• Cross-functional collaboration with game designers, artists, engineers, and narrative designers to implement and refine UX features.
• Be a champion of user empathy and define user insights such as user stories, JTBD, edge cases, etc.
• Create interactive prototypes and testable mockups using tools like Figma, ShapesXR, or equivalent.
• Participate in user research and playtesting, collecting feedback and iterating on designs.
• Ensure UX design aligns with the game's overall tone, IP, and narrative themes.
• Document interaction logic and behavior for developers and collaborators.
• Advocate for accessibility, usability, and clarity in all player-facing systems.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging UX patterns in games and interactive media.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in end-to-end UX design for video games or interactive digital products.
• Strong proficiency with UX design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Experience working on shipped titles or prototypes demonstrating effective UX design.
• Relevant case study examples of user-centric thinking and standard practices.
• Understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and interaction design.
• Familiarity with Unity or Unreal Engine and how UX assets are implemented in real-time environments.
• Clear communication skills and ability to present design ideas effectively.
• Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not be considered).
• Ability to work successfully remotely and be available during core team hours, M–F: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience adapting designs for cross-platform applications like VR, desktop and mobile.
• Experience creating rapid spatial prototypes with ShapesXR is a plus.
• Familiarity with live-service or multiplayer game systems.
• Strong visual design sensibilities and/or UI art skills.
• Proficiency with industry standard software such as Photoshop, Illustrator and more.
• Motion graphics and animation skills is a plus.
• Experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Understanding of accessibility best practices in games.

Key Attributes:

• User-Centered Thinking
  • A focus on designing intuitive, enjoyable experiences with the user goals and heuristics at the forefront.
• Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Comfortable working closely with diverse disciplines and aligning on shared goals.
• Prototyping and Iteration
  • Quick to mock up and iterate based on feedback and testing.
• Adaptability
  • Able to shift gears and adjust designs based on evolving priorities and insights.
• Attention to Detail
  • Delivers polished and professional design documentation and assets.
• Creative Problem-Solving
  • Able to be resourceful and curious in the face of arising challenges.
• Self-motivated and Driven
  • Not afraid to work independently and seek additional support when needed.
• Ninja speed
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments is preferred.

Salary Range for this position: $5k - $8k flat rate per month depending on experience and ability

Contract duration: 6 months