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Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how ...

Absurd Ventures

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how ...

Zynga

UI/UX Designer - Poker

Austin, TX

Partner with product managers and game designers to define feature requirements and ensure player ... Experience: 3-5 years of experience in game development or interactive media specializing in UI/UX, ...

Namely

UX Designer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$95 - $120/hr

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Game Designers, Developers, and ... End-to-End UX Design: Lead the design process from research and ideation to wireframing ...

teamLFG

Senior UX/UI Design Lead

OR · On-site +1

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Are you fascinated by IPs that blend genres and approach UX/UI in potentially novel ways? Are you ...

Zynga

UI/UX Designer - Poker

Austin, TX · On-site

Fan-favorites and latest hits include FarmVille™, Words With Friends™, Zynga Poker™, Game of ... We are looking for a UI/UX Designer to join the Zynga Poker team. In this role, your primary focus ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

Jam City

Senior UI/UX Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to "level up" our talent. We're searching ... Build and maintain the UI style guide and UX documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across ...

teamLFG

Senior UX/UI Design Lead

$173K - $259K/yr

Are you on a mission to create games that bond players together into deeply invested communities? Are you fascinated by IPs that blend genres and approach UX/UI in potentially novel ways? Are you ...

Unbroken Studios

Senior Engineer (UI)

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$138K - $172K/yr

Skills Knowledge and Expertise * 5 to 8+ years game programming experience and at least one shipped ... Passion for Game UI/UX * Excellent problem-solving, performance analysis and debugging skills

Age of Learning, Inc.

Lead UX/Game Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$140K - $165K/yr

The Lead UX/Game Designer will work across all of ABCmouse's game experiences: improving existing activities, ideating new features and mechanics, and creating live-service content--while keeping the ...

Age of Learning, Inc.

Lead UX/Game Designer

Glendale, CA · On-site +1

$140K - $165K/yr

The Lead UX/Game Designer will work across all of ABCmouse's game experiences: improving existing activities, ideating new features and mechanics, and creating live-service content-while keeping the ...

Fusion HCR

UX Designer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Hospitality & Gaming Position Overview Fusion HCR is seeking a creative UX Designer to support a range of web and mobile initiatives for a premier hospitality organization. This is a floater role ...

31st Union

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $198K/yr

What Will Make You A Great Fit: * 7+ years of professional game programming experience, including at least 2 shipped AAA titles in a Senior or Lead UI role. * Deep technical knowledge of Unreal ...

2K

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $198K/yr

What Will Make You A Great Fit: * 7+ years of professional game programming experience, including at least 2 shipped AAA titles in a Senior or Lead UI role. * Deep technical knowledge of Unreal ...

Far Coder

Principal UX Designer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$185 - $230/hr

Own the game's end-to-end UX: player journeys, friction, gameplay flows, and an information architecture that keeps things consistent while guiding and delighting players along the way* Design and ...

31st Union

Lead UI Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$133K - $198K/yr

What Will Make You A Great Fit: * 7+ years of professional game programming experience, including at least 2 shipped AAA titles in a Senior or Lead UI role. * Deep technical knowledge of Unreal ...

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How much do game user experience jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for game user experience in the United States is $120,088.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Game User Experience vs Game UI Designer?

AspectGame User ExperienceGame UI Designer
FocusOverall player experience, usability, engagementVisual interface design, menus, controls
SkillsUser research, game design, psychologyGraphic design, visual communication, prototyping
Work EnvironmentGame development teams, testing labsDesign studios, game studios, digital agencies
CertificationsGame design, UX certifications, psychologyGraphic design, UI/UX certifications

Game User Experience professionals focus on optimizing the overall player journey, ensuring engagement and usability throughout the game. In contrast, Game UI Designers concentrate on creating visually appealing and functional interfaces like menus and HUDs. Both roles collaborate closely but serve different aspects of game design, with overlapping skills in user-centered design and industry tools.

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Infographic showing various Game User Experience job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,088 per year, or $57.7 per hour.

Lead Game UX/UI Designer

Absurd Ventures

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game UI/UX Designer to join our dynamic team. As the Lead Game UI/UX Designer, you will be responsible for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall player experience. You will have a direct impact on how players interact with our games, ensuring that our interfaces are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Core Responsibilities
  • Influence overall UI art styles and creative direction through your work.
  • Create and implement UI artwork within defined look & feel.
  • Design and implement user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging.
  • Create vector artwork, iconography, and export rasterized assets that are high quality and optimized for the game.
  • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to ensure UI/UX meets project requirements.
  • Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to communicate design concepts.
  • Conduct user testing and gather feedback to refine UI/UX designs.
  • Ensure consistency and adherence to UI/UX best practices across the game.
  • Optimize UI for different platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and incorporate new techniques into your work.

Core Qualifications
  • 7+ years of experience in UI/UX design within the video game industry.
  • Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
  • Experience implementing UI/UX in Unreal.
  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.
  • Experience with responsive design and adaptive layouts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing previous UI/UX design work in games.
  • Possess a strong graphic design background and/or understanding of design principles.
  • A strong understanding of systems design, UI style, layout, and 2D fundamentals.

Plus if...
  • Experience with motion graphics and animation for UI elements.
  • Knowledge of front-end development languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
  • Previous work on AAA titles or high-profile indie games.

Description
  • Full-time job with benefits.
  • Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Office is located near downtown Santa Monica - near metro and freeway.

The base pay range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000 per year. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer a competitive package of benefits including vacation time, sick time, company holidays, parental leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) matching to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

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