UX Designer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Redmond, WA that is seeking a UX Designer to join a team that will bne supporting the web and UX design for a high visibility gaming studio website. This role will be assigned UX design work ad hoc depending on their strengths. Work could be in the accounts space with profile/player facing features, could support commerce, or could support game pages if the candidate has great visual design skills, etc. If the candidate has great graphic design skills, they will be using those during the role. This position is 85% heads down and 15% meetings.

Typical Day:
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams-such as product managers, engineers, and other designers-to craft intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling experiences across platforms
* Creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows, conducting user research and usability testing, and ensuring designs align with the brand while championing inclusivity and accessibility
* Participating in stand-ups, review sessions and team syncs

What makes this role interesting:
* A unique selling point for working as a product designer for a major client is the opportunity to shape experiences for one of the most beloved games in the world while being part of a deeply collaborative and creative culture
* Designers work closely with cross-functional teams to craft intuitive, accessible, and visually compelling designs that delight a global audience, all while championing inclusivity and innovation
* Beyond the work itself, the client emphasizes community and growth through initiatives like the Product Craft Program, which fosters learning and knowledge-sharing across disciplines
* Most importantly, the studio prides itself on its people-bright, warm, and creative individuals united by a shared mission

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree in a related field with at least 4 years of product or service design experience
* Formal education in design disciplines such as Industrial Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or UX, paired with several years of experience creating user-centered products for consumer-facing platforms
* 5-7 overall years of experience in the field
* Portfolio or examples of previous work is required
* Significant previous gaming industry experience
* Demonstrate expertise in UI/UX principles, interaction and visual design, and have a strong portfolio showcasing mobile-first and responsive work
* Familiarity with gaming industry trends, accessibility standards, and player engagement strategies is highly valued, along with proficiency in tools like Figma, Protopie, After Effects, and Illustrator, as well as emerging AI-powered productivity tools
* Strong collaboration and communication skills, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to simplify complex problems through elegant design solutions are essential for success in this role
* Expected to contribute to OKRs, validate hypotheses through experimentation, and ensure timely execution of design deliverables across ideation, prototyping, and release phases

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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