Senior UX Designer

Zynga is looking for a Senior UX Designer to work on our new mobile game. This is a unique opportunity to be the primary architect of the player experience and collaborate directly with Project Leads to define, shape, and execute a groundbreaking XD vision from the ground up, allowing you to significantly influence the design direction. You are not just a service provider; you are a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail and a sophisticated design sense. You bridge the gap between complex game systems and intuitive, aesthetically delightful player journeys, ensuring our game is as accessible as it is visually engaging.

• UX Strategy & Logic: Define complex user flows, information architecture, and interaction models that prioritize player engagement and minimize cognitive load.
• Rapid Prototyping: Build interactive prototypes to test and validate features, mechanics, and "fun" before they move into full production.
• Player-Centric Validation: Plan user testing, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to proactively iterate on design logic.
• Proactive Problem Definition: You don’t wait for a ticket. You proactively audit the game to identify friction points and high-value opportunities. You will rigorously define these challenges and drive solutions that balance player delight, business goals, and technical constraints.
• Architect the Figma Ecosystem: Own the creation and evolution of our Design System. You will build and maintain a scalable library of components using advanced Figma features to ensure studio-wide efficiency and visual consistency.
• End-to-End Feature Ownership: Take full accountability for the UX quality of assigned feature pods. You will lead the design process from initial discovery and wireframing to high-fidelity prototyping and post-launch iteration.
• Strategic Leadership: Champion UX excellence across the studio. You will participate in product reviews, lead critiques, and mentor junior UI/UX staff to level up the team's collective craft

• Experience: 4+ years in game development specializing in UX. You have a deep understanding that game UX is about "juice" and engagement, not just task completion.
• User Psychology: A deep understanding of mental models, player motivations, and the "why" behind player behavior.
• Communication & Influence: The ability to articulate complex design logic to stakeholders and build consensus among potentially opposing perspectives.
• Figma Mastery: You are a "Design System Master" proficient in advanced Figma features (Variables/Tokens, Auto Layout, Component Properties).
• Keen Eye & Design Sense: You possess an exceptional aesthetic sensibility. You are highly detail-oriented, ensuring every transition, layout, and interaction meets a world-class standard of quality
• High Autonomy: A proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity. You can prioritize your own tasks and work efficiently with minimal oversight.
• True Gamer’s Passion: You have a deep, personal passion for games and a sophisticated understanding of player motivations. You are an active player who can deconstruct game mechanics and translate them into intuitive UX flows.
• Digital Hygiene: A commitment to organized files, clear naming conventions, and proactive documentation.

• Technical Familiarity: Experience working within Unity (UGUI) to assist with asset handoff or UI polish. Familiarity with implementation logic such as tweens, UI animations, and prefabs is a huge plus
• Artistic Versatility: Skilled in UI Art creation, including the ability to design high-quality icons, buttons, and decorative elements that align with the game's visual style
• Motion Design: Ability to author functional UI animations to demonstrate interaction "feel."

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package that helps support and balance the needs of our teams. To find out more about our benefits, visit the Zynga Benefits site

The pay range for this position in Ontario at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,700 and $112,060 CAD per Year.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,200 and $148,320 USD per Year.

However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. 

Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. The use of Artificial Intelligence is not being used to screen candidates. The position is for an existing vacancy.