Senior UI/UX Designer
Azra Games is recapturing the childhood thrill of storytelling with your entire toy box for modern AAA gaming. We are dedicated to one genre, role-playing games, and led by veteran designer Mark Otero (Zero-to-one director of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, EA’s most successful mobile game of all time, with $1.5B lifetime revenue). Azra has assembled an expert team with decades of experience building blockbuster games. Our debut release, Code named ‘Project:Legends’, will be Mark’s ninth RPG. And his best. Azra Games believes in harnessing the power of technology, with a focus on generative AI, to radically disrupt & transform game development.
Overview
Azra Games is seeking a Senior UX/UI Designer with a passion for crafting intuitive immersive and elegant interfaces for mobile RPG experiences. As a key member of our game development team you will play a pivotal role in shaping the player’s journey from onboarding to late-game systems through thoughtful user-centered design. This position is ideal for a UX/UI expert who thrives in fast-paced collaborative environments and has a deep understanding of RPG systems especially on mobile platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design prototype and document UX flows wireframes and UI screens for core gameplay progression systems menus and live ops features
- Translate game mechanics complex RPG systems such as character growth gear and skill trees and monetization features into elegant and understandable UI/UX solutions
- Work closely with Game Designers Product Managers Artists and Engineers to ensure designs are both creative and technically feasible
- Conduct usability testing and iterate on designs based on feedback KPIs and player data
- Create and maintain a comprehensive UI style guide and interaction library for consistency across the game
- Advocate for player experience and accessibility throughout the development cycle
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience as a UX/UI Designer in the games industry
- Shipped at least one mobile game ideally in a live environment
- Proven expertise working on RPG titles with a strong understanding of progression systems player retention loops and interface challenges unique to the genre
- Strong portfolio demonstrating UX flows UI designs and interaction systems preferably from RPG or character-driven games
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma Adobe XD or similar
- Excellent communication and cross-discipline collaboration skills
Pluses
- Experience designing for Character Collector RPGs such as Hero-based or Gacha systems
- Familiarity with implementing UI in Unity including Canvas system Prefabs and Animation
- Deep understanding of mobile UI constraints and best practices
- A passion for mobile gaming and an eye for player psychology and behavior patterns
The perks of working at Azra
- Competitive salary & equity
- Platinum healthcare plan for you and your family 💯 paid for by Azra Games. Including health, vision, and dental!
- Parental leave
- Unlimited paid time off
- Work that fits your lifestyle – Work from our studio office in Sacramento, CA, hybrid, or fully remote.
- Occasional catered lunches and dinners
- Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects.
- A generous technology budget to provide the best gear you need to be your most productive and happy self.
- A packed snack room and loaded fridge
- Dedicated Game Room for “Market Research” 😏
- An authentic office environment where you get to be YOU
Azra Games is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Azra Games is an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and employee differences are celebrated.
Base Salary Range: $106,000 – $159,000 USD. The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.
