UX Designer Jobs in California

We’re hiring a Senior Product Designer for our client, a gaming and entertainment technology company, as a remote permanent position. In this role, you’ll own the end-to-end UX for a family-friendly (kids) product experience , partnering with product and engineering to improve onboarding, core browsing, and retention-driving features.

There is no application deadline for this role.

• Remote but work PST timezone (big plus if you live in Bay Area and can go on-site 1 day per week)
• Portfolio/work samples must demonstrate the creation and evolution of design systems for children, or showcase a highly engaging, playful consumer design aesthetic appropriate for that demographic.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Product Design and lead the end-to-end design process, with a strong focus on user needs, usability, and creating exceptional experiences for both children and families.
• Design and prototype intuitive UI/UX experiences for an Android-based operating system, including navigation, settings, parental controls, and play modes.
• Create web-based experiences that enable users to manage accounts, preferences, and device settings outside of the product ecosystem.
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, align on objectives, and deliver iterative design solutions.
• Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and design validation activities to uncover insights, identify pain points, and continuously improve the user experience.
• Drive the creation, maintenance, and evolution of scalable design systems and interaction patterns across products and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or a similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in interaction design, visual design, and user experience for consumer-facing digital products.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and advocate for user-centered solutions.
• Proven experience creating, owning, and evolving design systems, rather than solely working within existing frameworks.
• Experience designing joyful, playful, innovative, and visually engaging consumer experiences.
• Backgrounds in family-focused products, children's experiences, youth brands, wellness, EdTech, gaming, entertainment, or other consumer products with a strong visual identity are highly desirable.
• Strong collaboration, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a polished portfolio are required.
• Experience designing products for children, families, learning, play, entertainment, or youth-focused audiences is strongly preferred.
• Ability to create experiences that balance fun, creativity, accessibility, and usability for both children and parents.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94114