Director of UI/UX

2K•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Firaxis Games is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced Director to define the vision and execution for user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for a franchise in Firaxis’ future. The Director of UX/UI will deliver world class experiences for our players, while also improving the outcomes, quality, and efficiency of the UX/UI team. This role requires someone who is outcome-focused, understands how to deliver appropriate quality for milestones or releases, and can effectively manage speed and thoughtful problem-solving. The ideal candidate can context switch easily, operating as a Director, Lead, or Individual Contributor, and can focus on the Franchise or multiple projects within it. This person will be able to direct UI development across all disciplines, define and drive tooling and pipeline needs, and possess excellent people and management skills. Proficiency in Unreal Engine, Figma, and emerging tools is expected. The role involves building, growing, and retaining a world-class team of design, art, and/or tech professionals, with the ability to adapt management style as needed.

Requirements

7+ years of experience working collaboratively in at least one of UX design, UI art, or UI engineering, actively developing UI features in video games
Experience designing features and complex UX systems and completing them across multiple platforms (mobile, web, PC, consoles)
7+ years of experience working in flexible environments and on multi-disciplinary teams
5+ years of experience managing a team up to 10 people or equivalent training
5+ years of experience presenting to other team members and stakeholders
Skilled with Unreal Engine’s UMG system, Figma, the Adobe Suite, and prototyping software
Strong portfolio demonstrating user-centered design solutions with strong visual direction and interaction design
Thorough understanding of UI/UX design, art, and engineering practices
Significant management and mentoring experience including experience with disciplinary and career development practices
Strong understanding of game development processes and gameplay mechanics
A willingness to advocate for the player and be their voice when needed
Strong alignment with Firaxis values and Mission
Must possess current US work authorization
Proven ability to manage, mentor, and influence cross-functional teams
Familiarity with modern design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch), Unreal Engine, etc.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-discipline UI team of UX designers (up to 10)
Work with Game Directors and Designers to translate goals and constraints into compelling user-facing experiences
Collaborate with other UX/UI Craft leads, ensuring strong cross-team relationships and communication
Present and pitch designs to the Creative Director, Game Directors and Franchise Leadership
Produce UX design work such as competitive analysis, information design, content strategy, user stories, journey mapping, and accessibility standards
Work collaboratively across multiple teams within the Franchise to create consistency and resolve design discrepancies
Build flexible design systems that enhance our ability to develop design more efficiently and consistently