Senior UX Designer

Position Overview

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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.

What We Offer You

• You are offered 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.
• 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.