Intermediate UI/UX Designer

Prodigy Education, a global leader in game-based learning, is on a mission to make every student in the world love learning. We believe learning should be as fun as playing a video game. This is central to our educational philosophy, because when you love what you do, you do it better. Visit www.prodigygame.com to learn more.

With Prodigy, kids practice standards-aligned skills in Math and English as they play our fun, adaptive learning games. All with teacher and parent tools to support their learning in class and at home.

We’re looking for an Intermediate UI/UX Designer to create intuitive and visually compelling game interfaces that enhance player experience. You’ll collaborate with senior designers, artists, and developers to refine UI components, design user-friendly interactions, and contribute to research and prototyping efforts. If you have a strong eye for visual design, a user-centered mindset, and a passion for creating engaging game interfaces, we’d love to hear from you!

As an Intermediate UI/UX Designer, you’ll be responsible for designing intuitive and visually engaging interfaces that enhance the player experience. You’ll collaborate closely with senior designers, artists, and developers to refine UI components, ensuring seamless integration with the game’s visual style and mechanics. Your role will involve crafting user-friendly interactions, leveraging behavioral psychology to drive engagement, and iterating on designs based on feedback and research insights. With a strong foundation in interaction and visual design, you’ll help shape how players navigate and experience the game, creating interfaces that are not only functional but also immersive and aesthetically compelling.

Your Impact

• Design intuitive interfaces that enhance the player experience, ensuring interactions are seamless and user-friendly.
• Refine visual design elements to align with the game’s overall art style, working closely with senior designers and the art team.
• Leverage behavioral psychology to inform design decisions that drive engagement and retention.
• Create and iterate on prototypes based on user testing, feedback, and internal reviews.
• Support user research efforts by helping design studies, analyze data, and apply insights to improve UI/UX.
• Develop clear and engaging in-game copy for tutorials, UI elements, and messaging to enhance player comprehension.
• Contribute to craft development by actively participating in design reviews, providing feedback, and helping to elevate UI/UX quality.

About You

• Interaction Design Expertise – You have experience developing intuitive interfaces, designing layouts, and refining interactions based on user feedback.
• Strong Visual Design Skills – You can translate game aesthetics into functional and attractive UI elements that align with the overall art direction.
• User-Centered Mindset – You apply behavioral psychology principles to inform design decisions and improve engagement and monetization strategies.
• Prototyping & Iteration – You can rapidly translate ideas into testable prototypes and iterate based on usability testing and senior feedback.
• Research-Oriented – You contribute to user research efforts, assisting with study design, data analysis, and applying insights to improve user experiences.
• Clear & Engaging Copywriting – You craft effective in-game text, tutorials, and UI messaging that enhance player comprehension and engagement.
• Team Player & Collaborator – You thrive in cross-functional teams, working closely with senior designers, developers, and artists to align efforts and ensure seamless implementation.

Bonus Points

• Experience in the gaming industry, particularly in UI/UX design for games.
• Familiarity with industry-standard UI/UX tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or equivalent.
• Understanding of user experience metrics and data-driven design approaches.
• Background in motion design or animation to enhance UI interactions.

Working at Prodigy

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping every student in the world love learning! At Prodigy Education, your work positively impacts the lives of millions of students and teachers worldwide.
• Join a company which empowers a Growth Mindset among its team members, so you grow as we do. You’ll also work on award-winning products which harness the magic of math and power of language for students in grades 1st-8th.
• We understand that a thriving team is at the core of our success. So, on top of an inspirational mission and rewarding work, our Total Rewards Program reflects our commitment to your financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• It’s not just about the work though; it’s about the culture. As the Toronto Star reports in a recent feature on Prodigy: “Prodigy’s secret sauce is that it sees its corporate culture as something that is built slowly from the ground up and is always evolving.” Check it out here.
• #LI-Hybrid

Prodigy Math is used by almost one million teachers a year, and was named the most popular supplemental education platform in classrooms in the United States! Our products have also won numerous consumer awards, including the Mom’s Choice Award, Parent and Teacher Choice Awards, and National Parenting Product Award.

Come as you are. We believe the power of our collective potential will transform education. We are building towards a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create access and opportunity for all. We welcome applications from people from all underrepresented groups, including (but not limited to) people of any gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQIA2+ community, BIPOC and other underrepresented races and nationalities, people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of Prodigy Education. If you feel like you don’t have all the qualifications for this position and are willing to use your initiative to learn the rest, we’d still love for you to apply!

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Prodigy Education will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us at jobs@prodigygame.com, and we will work with you to meet your needs. 

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