Gameplay Lead UX Designer

Firaxis is looking for a Senior Lead UX Designer to champion intuitive design, player empathy, and seamless interaction across our gameplay and UI systems. If you have a passion for strategy games and ensuring players get the best experience possible, we want to hear from you!

Who We Are:

MAKE LIFE EPIC

Founded in 1996, Firaxis Games is a world-renowned game development studio with an unwavering mission to “build games that stand the test of time”. The name Firaxis, a fusion of “fiery” and “axis,” communicates the company’s dynamic development process that results in the creation of ground breaking titles with unparalleled gameplay delivered to gamers around the world. Under the creative direction of industry legend Sid Meier, Firaxis has released dozens of hit games on multiple platforms and is recognized as an industry leader in game development.

VISION
Make Life Epic…for our Players, our Community and all Firaxians.

CORE VALUES

Be Accountable

Own Outcomes, Be Honest And Treat Feedback As A Gift.

Embrace Enthusiasm

Allow Space For Failure, Share Your Excitement And Let Passion Drive Outcomes.

People First

Treat People With Respect, Create A Culture Of Belonging And Act With Empathy.

Work Smart

Solve For Efficiency, Focus On Collaboration And Prioritize Improvement.

Gameplay Focused

Deliver Quality Game Experiences, Take Pride In Your Work And Put Players At The Center Of Every Decision.

Senior Lead UX Designer 

Firaxis is looking for a Lead UX Designer to champion intuitive design, player empathy, and seamless interaction across our gameplay and UI systems. If you have a passion for strategy games and ensuring players get the best experience possible, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Own the end-to-end UX vision for our next project, from concept to launch, ensuring a cohesive and frictionless player experience.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of UX/UI designers, providing guidance, feedback, and direction.
• Collaborate closely with Game Designers, Engineers, and Artists to translate gameplay goals into polished, usable experiences.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions and iterate quickly.
• Establish UX best practices and pipelines that scale with the team and support ongoing development.
• Advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in design to support a wide range of players.

What Will Make You A Great Fit:

• 6+ years of UX design experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or senior role in the game industry.
• A portfolio that showcases UX design work on shipped titles, including game flows, wireframes, prototypes, and final implementations.
• Deep understanding of game systems, player psychology, and interaction design principles.
• Proficiency in tools like Figma, Adobe CC, Unity/Unreal, and rapid prototyping tools.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset – you're a bridge between creative vision and technical execution.
• Passion for games, and a desire to push the medium forward.

Bonus Points:

• Experience designing UX for deep strategy games.
• Experience in UE5 UMG, Blueprints and material editing.
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG, Xbox/PlayStation accessibility standards).

·         Relocation assistance provided

·         Flexible work hours

·         401K

·         Family friendly work environment

·         And more!
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