UX Design Director | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a UX Design Director to help shape the player experience for an upcoming AAA, cross-platform competitive title, with an initial focus on Live Service and Meta Systems.

This role requires a blend of high-level vision and hands-on design leadership, driving both the “what” and the “how” of the game’s user experience. While a core focus will be on Live Service and Meta Systems, this role may contribute more broadly to the game’s UX direction as needs evolve.

You will partner closely with Product, Production, Design, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute on an ambitious, evolving player experience. You will contribute directly to UX vision, frameworks, user flows, and feature development, while guiding teams to deliver high-quality, intuitive, and engaging experiences for players.

You will also help build and lead a group of UX Designers, shaping both the team and its areas of ownership over time to meet the needs of the product.

What we will do together:

• Define and drive the UX vision for key areas of the game, with an emphasis on Live Service and Meta Systems
• Contribute hands-on to UX design, including user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and documentation
• Develop scalable UX frameworks that support Live Service features, events, and ongoing content
• Partner closely with Product and Design to align UX with feature goals, player needs, and business outcomes
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Art, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality player experiences
• Ensure strong cohesion across systems, navigation, information architecture, and interaction design
• Establish UX principles, standards, and best practices for development and iteration
• Support the growth and execution of a UX design team across relevant areas
• Drive continuous improvement based on player data, usability feedback, and live performance

What you will bring:

• Significant experience in UX design for games, with a strong focus on systems, live service, or player-facing experiences
• Proven ability to define and deliver UX vision, from concept through live operations
• Hands-on expertise in UX design, with the ability to create flows, wireframes, and prototypes
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across Product, Design, Engineering, and Production
• Experience designing for complex systems such as progression, storefronts, social features, or live content
• Strong understanding of player behavior, usability principles, and engagement patterns
• Experience leading or mentoring UX designers, with a track record of improving team output and quality
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe suite, or similar)
• Passion for building high-quality player experiences

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity: 

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. But that doesn’t necessarily make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are ‘Fully Remote’ and support team members nearly anywhere in the world. We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news. We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you’re clocking. We’re dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that we’re not wasting yours and we’re all always working on the most important things.  

 A few benefits you can expect from us: 

• A generous PTO allowance 

• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance) 

• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare   

• Private Mental Health scheme  

• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance 

• Discretionary Studio Bonus 

• Top range tech for your home setup 

• Other benefits based on your region 

How to apply: 

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process. 

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. 

Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.