Senior UX/UI Design Lead

The Senior UX/UI Design Lead at PlayStation Global shapes the UX/UI strategy for an unannounced project on teamLFG. Working with directors and cross-disciplinary teams, the role translates player needs into engaging experiences across interfaces and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the UX/UI roadmap, preserving the game vision by aligning with product and player needs in collaboration with the Game Director
• Represent UX/UI in feature discussions, prioritization, and goal setting to ensure player experiences support core gameplay, social systems, monetization, live events, and progression
• Collaborate with the Art Director to define the look and feel of the user interface and relay direction and feedback to the UX/UI team
• Deliver wireframes, user flows, information architecture, and interactive prototypes to drive cross‑functional alignment on the UX/UI vision
• Design from first principles by studying the game genre, reviewing competitive references, participating in playtests, and partnering with User Research to uncover player needs and usability concerns
• Establish and promote robust UX standards and best practices across the studio, including design systems, pillars, pipelines, and component libraries
• Build and maintain a healthy UX/UI team through planning, staffing, hiring, and exdev management, fostering a collaborative culture

Requirements

• Experience leading or directly supporting leadership on an ongoing live service game
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, including Slack, presentations, wireframes, flows, prototypes, and design documentation
• Proven ability to articulate UX/UI design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross‑disciplinary teams (Game Design, Art, Engineering, Test, etc.)
• Strong capability to give and receive constructive feedback and determine next steps
• Proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or equivalent
• Ability to create functional prototypes and accompanying technical documentation
• Experience in management, strategy, planning, and team building
• Solid understanding of user‑centered design principles
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and technical constraints
• Experience bridging technical specs and player experiences
• Experience across multiplayer genres and on multiple platforms (PC, console)

Technologies

• Figma
• Sketch
• Adobe XD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Wellness program
• Discounts on Sony products
• Eligible for a bonus package

Location

Remote, United States

Salary

USD 173,000 - 259,000 per year

Job ID

R-124294