About this Position
SportSpired Games is looking for a Senior UX Designer to help shape the player experience of our next-generation AAA sports simulator. In this role, you will work at the intersection of game design, player psychology, and interface design, transforming complex gameplay systems into intuitive, engaging, and accessible experiences.
SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY·GAMES, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft and EA Sports. We’re building an ambitious AAA title slated for release in 2028-2029.
Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end user experiences for gameplay features and systems, working closely with the Game Design team from concept through implementation
- Create UX flows, user journeys, and interaction models that simplify complex systems and improve player engagement
- Develop Customer Journey Maps (CJMs), identify friction points, and propose solutions to improve the overall player experience
- Plan and conduct user research activities, including usability testing, player interviews, surveys, and feedback analysis
- Analyze player behavior data and UX metrics to identify opportunities for improvement
- Create wireframes, interactive prototypes, and detailed UX specifications for new and existing features
- Collaborate with UI Artists and other UX Designers to deliver visually appealing and highly functional interfaces
- Work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and Analysts to ensure successful implementation of UX solutions
- Review implemented features and validate that final results meet design intentions and usability standards
- Continuously improve existing systems and interfaces by reducing cognitive load and improving usability
- Promote UX best practices across the company through workshops, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration
- Help stakeholders understand the value of user-centered design and advocate for player needs throughout development
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in UX Design within the video game industry
- Strong understanding of console gaming experiences and player expectations; active console gaming experience is highly preferred
- Experience designing user experiences both for new products and for improving existing live products
- Strong knowledge of UX research methodologies, including user interviews, usability testing, surveys, heatmaps, funnel analysis, and behavioral data interpretation
- Proven experience creating wireframes, user flows, interactive prototypes, and UX documentation
- Ability to translate player needs, business goals, and gameplay requirements into intuitive user experiences
- Familiarity with platform and interface design guidelines, including Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines, and similar standards
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain design decisions to both creative and technical stakeholders
- Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Axure, Adobe XD, or similar
