Scopely is hiring: UX Designer - Player Platform US - Sunnyvale, United States i

Niantic's Player Platform UX Design team is hiring a UX Designer to craft innovative, social experiences beyond the core game—helping millions of players discover content and engage with each other both online and in the physical world. We’re looking for someone who champions the needs of our players, blending intuition with data‑driven insights to create seamless and engaging experiences. You’ll design intuitive end‑to‑end flows, craft thoughtful visual design, and build prototypes that bring ideas to life. As a skilled storyteller, you’ll translate complex use cases into simple, scalable solutions, while maintaining a high attention to detail in your work. In this role, you’ll partner closely with engineers, product managers, and other creative professionals in an agile, team‑oriented environment. You infuse fresh ideas with established design patterns, present your work clearly and confidently, and value feedback as part of an iterative process. Responsibilities Lead UX design efforts from concept to implementation for one or more player‑facing experiences. Develop wireframes, appealing mockups, prototypes, and detailed design documentation. Clearly communicate ideas and UX designs to team members, external partners, and leadership. Actively participate in team rituals to conceptualize and brainstorm new features. Improve and extend existing design system patterns. Incorporate user research and player insights into all stages of design exploration. Collaborate with cross‑functional team members and partners, attending and participating in meetings. Required in‑office minimum 2 days – Wednesday plus one additional team‑designated day. Qualifications 3+ years of UX design experience with a portfolio showcasing mobile app and responsive web projects. Experience using Figma and creating high‑fidelity prototypes. Familiarity with mobile UX design patterns in gaming, fitness, or activity‑related experiences. Experience designing implementation‑ready UX mockups and flows for development. Creative problem‑solving skills and ability to develop novel UX patterns. Ability to work in a fast‑paced hybrid environment and handle dynamic situations with little advance notice. Experience working on cross‑functional teams and effective written and verbal communication. Knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS. Familiarity with motion design or animation. Proficiency in Japanese. For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is $126,900 – $174,000 USD. Employees may also be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr