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# Principal UX designer

- **Company:** Scopely
- **Location:** Sevilla, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, Digital Asset Management
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/ee473b89e001b77db7cb1e1023da11540

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional experience in game UX design.
 * Proven success in designing gameplay features, including progression systems, rewards, and mechanics.
 * Strong understanding of player psychology and motivation.
 * Ability to manage complex product areas independently.
 * Experience creating prototypes to iterate on ideas and mitigate risks early.
 * Skill in balancing high-level strategy with tactical design work.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
 * Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and take ownership of initiatives.
 * Collaborative mindset with a focus on team culture and professional mentorship.

Skills & tools

 * Game UX design
 * Prototyping
 * User research
 * Product strategy
 * Stakeholder management

## Description

* Lead the end-to-end UX strategy for specific product areas, managing projects from initial research to final implementation.
 * Use data and player feedback to identify and execute improvements to the game experience.
 * Conduct discovery sessions to better understand player motivations and behaviors.
 * Facilitate workshops and create prototypes to test and validate new design concepts.
 * Balance creative vision with technical limitations and production requirements.
 * Develop and maintain design patterns and frameworks to ensure quality and consistency across the game.
 * Partner with the research team to define learning goals and apply findings to product development.
 * Produce high-quality documentation and design assets for engineering and art teams.
 * Build relationships across departments to align on goals and solve complex design challenges.
 * Mentor team members and contribute to the overall growth of the UX discipline.


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