Principal Ux Designer - Monopoly Go!

Scopely is looking for aPrincipal UX designerto join our Monopoly GO! team inSeville(Spain) on a hybrid basis!At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues, or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.Monopoly GO! is our casual game and a key franchise that has Scopely’s largest game, enjoyed by millions of players. The team is based in Canada, Europe and the US, and works every day to create captivating new experiences for our players.What You Will Do:In this Principal UX Design role, you work in close partnership with our product and development teams to create new gameplay experiences for players.Own the end-to-end UX strategy and execution for a product area, driving initiatives independently from discovery through implementationIdentify opportunities to improve the player experience through product thinking, player insights and dataLead discovery initiatives to deepen our understanding of player behaviors, motivations and opportunitiesDrive ideation of new concepts, facilitating workshops, brainstorming sessions, conceptual designs and prototypes to validate ideas earlyCreate innovative player experiences while balancing creativity with product goals, technical constraints and production realitiesHelp evolve UX frameworks, principles and design patterns that promote consistency, scalability and high-quality player experiences across the gameChampion user research as an essential part of the UX process, partnering with Research to identify risks, define learning objectives and translate findings into product decisionsDeliver high-quality designs, prototypes and documentation that clearly communicate the intended player experience to Product, Engineering and ArtBuild strong cross-functional relationships, proactively driving alignment and helping teams navigate ambiguity to reach the best player-focused solutionsContribute to the growth of the UX discipline by sharing knowledge, raising quality standards and helping build a collaborative design cultureWhat We’re Looking For:8+ years of experience designing userexperiences for gamesProven track record of creating impactful gameplay features with deep expertise in game mechanics, player motivations, progression systems, rewards and player psychologyStrong product thinking, with the ability to balance player needs, business goals and technical constraints when making design decisionsExperience independently owning complex product areas and driving work forwardExpertise creating prototypes to validate ideas, identify risks early and iterate quicklyAbility to seamlessly move between tactical execution and strategic thinking, ensuring day-to-day design decisions support broader product goalsExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence decisions through collaboration and build alignment across disciplinesHighly collaborative designer who proactively shares ideas, seeks feedback and contributes positively to team cultureStrong communication, diplomacy and relationship building skills, with the ability to navigate disagreements professionally while keeping player experience at the center of decision makingComfortable working in ambiguity, proactively identifying opportunities and taking ownership to move initiatives forwardPassion for mentoring, raising craft quality and contributing to the continuous improvement of the UX disciplineAbout ScopelyScopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star TrekTM Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.Founded in **, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide.For more information, visit:Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact . Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice.Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.#J-***-Ljbffr

8+ years of experience designing user experiences for games Proven track record of creating impactful gameplay features with deep expertise in game mechanics, player motivations, progression systems, rewards and player psychology Strong product thinking, with the ability to balance player needs, business goals and technical constraints when making design decisions Experience independently owning complex product areas and driving work forward Expertise creating prototypes to validate ideas, identify risks early and iterate quickly Ability to seamlessly move between tactical execution and strategic thinking, ensuring day-to-day design decisions support broader product goals Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence decisions through collaboration and build alignment across disciplines Highly collaborative designer who proactively shares ideas, seeks feedback and contributes positively to team culture Strong communication, diplomacy and relationship building skills, with the ability to navigate disagreements professionally while keeping player experience at the center of decision making Comfortable working in ambiguity, proactively identifying opportunities and taking ownership to move initiatives forward Passion for mentoring, raising craft quality and contributing to the continuous improvement of the UX discipline

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO!” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star TrekTM Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in **, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO!” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come. Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" and “Best Workplaces for Innovators,” Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play. Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com. Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact . Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice. Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. #J-***-Ljbffr