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PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.
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Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Would you like to work on something comedic with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Are you delighted by game interfaces that make it frictionless to play with friends? Do you spend time dissecting trends in game UX and interaction design?
As a UX/UI Design Lead, you will drive the UX of an Unannounced Project from prototype to production, from early technical planning and user flows, playtesting and tweaking the UI of the shipping game. Most importantly, you will work with a fun, dedicated, and passionate cross-discipline team devoted to turning a creative dream into a new franchise at PlayStation.
We look for candidates who value joining a mission-focused team with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, interests, and viewpoints.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uphold the vision of the game by understanding its product needs and player needs through working directly with the Game Director.
- Develop a UI that supports the gameplay, social, and economy systems, through collaboration with Design Leads
- Collaborate with the Art Director to capture the look and feel of the user interface
- Deliver functional wireframe specs, user flow diagrams, information architecture, interactive prototypes and more to drive alignment on UX/UI vision to cross-functional teammates.
- Build development roadmaps that include usability validation at scale by partnering with analytics and user research
- Ensure consistency and adherence to UX/UI best practices through documentation and design pillars
- Build a UX/UI team, including hiring, exdev management, developing milestones, and guiding teams
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Experience leading or directly supporting leadership in an ongoing live service game
- Expert ability to create functional prototypes and accompanying technical documentation
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar
- Strong understanding of design and user-center principles
- Embrace a "we" culture in addition to being an outstanding collaborator and communicator
NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS
- Experience with building across a variety of platforms (PC, Console, Mobile)
- Experience with global gaming markets and the competitive gaming/esports landscape
- Experience with multiplayer genres
- Familiarity with development using Unreal Engine
REQUIRED APPLICATION CONTENT
- Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work in games
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At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
PlayStation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PlayStation and has not been reviewed or approved by PlayStation.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, mental wellbeing programs, disability, and life insurance. Feedback suggests coverage breadth is a consistent strength that helps anchor overall comp satisfaction.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with a company match along with student‑loan repayment and a college‑savings plan match. These financial supports are positioned as strong additions to total compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Offerings include paid parental and family‑care leave, fertility and family‑forming support, backup care, and child developmental resources. Feedback suggests these programs are valued and contribute to a well‑rounded package.
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