Senior UX Designer

Zynga•Toronto, ON

3d•$100,200 - $148,320

About The Position

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. You are not just a service provider; you are a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail and a sophisticated design sense. You bridge the gap between complex game systems and intuitive, aesthetically delightful player journeys, ensuring our game is as accessible as it is visually engaging.

Requirements

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.
A deep understanding of mental models, player motivations, and the "why" behind player behavior.
The ability to articulate complex design logic to stakeholders and build consensus among potentially opposing perspectives.
Proficient in advanced Figma features (Variables/Tokens, Auto Layout, Component Properties).
You possess an exceptional aesthetic sensibility. You are highly detail-oriented, ensuring every transition, layout, and interaction meets a world-class standard of quality.
A proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity. You can prioritize your own tasks and work efficiently with minimal oversight.
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.
A commitment to organized files, clear naming conventions, and proactive documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within Unity (UGUI) to assist with asset handoff or UI polish. Familiarity with implementation logic such as tweens, UI animations, and prefabs is a huge plus.
Skilled in UI Art creation, including the ability to design high-quality icons, buttons, and decorative elements that align with the game's visual style.
Ability to author functional UI animations to demonstrate interaction "feel."

Responsibilities

Define complex user flows, information architecture, and interaction models that prioritize player engagement and minimize cognitive load.
Build interactive prototypes to test and validate features, mechanics, and "fun" before they move into full production.
Plan user testing, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data to proactively iterate on design logic.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Benefits

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
reimbursements for fitness-related expenses
401(K) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Program