Lightfox Games is seeking a talented and enthusiastic UX Designer to join our Vancouver based team to work on an unannounced mobile game for a world-class IP and Publisher. This role is hybrid out of our Vancouver studio with approximately 50% of time expected in-person. Vancouver-based team members may be asked to travel to our Seattle office once or twice a year for on-sites.

Responsibilities
Own UX across core game systems — defining flows, wireframes, and interaction models that make complex systems feel intuitive and rewarding
Partner closely with UI Artists, Game Designers, and Engineers to translate design intent into polished, player-facing experiences
Conduct and synthesize playtests, user research, and player feedback to drive continuous UX improvement
Build and maintain UX documentation including flows, wireframes, and interaction guidelines that scale with the team
Implement first-pass UX in-engine in Unity for playtesting and feedback
Advocate for the player experience in cross-functional discussions, balancing usability goals with design and business constraints

Requirements
3+ years of UX design experience in games,



with at least one shipped mobile title in your portfolio
Experience designing UX for mobile free-to-play games, including live ops flows, storefronts, and onboarding
Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end UX process — from research and wireframing through final implementation
Proficiency in Figma for wireframing, prototyping, and design handoff
Solid understanding of mobile UX conventions, touch interaction patterns, and accessibility considerations
Proficiency in building UI in Unity
Solid communication skills and a cooperative mindset, comfortable working in small, quick-moving teams

Nice to have
UI Art skills to help assist in development pipeline speed
Experience working within an established IP or licensed property
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate UX research, prototyping, or documentation workflows

Compensation

CA$95,000 to CA$125,000 depending on experience, plus health/vision/dental coverage, RRSP matching, and equity.

📌 User Experience Designer Vancouver
🏢 Lightfox Games
📍 Vancouver