Founded in 2007 by acclaimed industry veterans, Smoking Gun Interactive is a renowned leader in the gaming industry, and a part of the prestigious Keywords Studios family. Their exceptional work has earned them a well-deserved reputation for excellence, with a focus on creating cutting-edge interactive experiences that push the limits of what's possible. At Smoking Gun Interactive, the team's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation shines through in their world-class titles and immersive experiences. Their exceptional creations have captivated millions of casual and strategy gamers worldwide.

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Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is seeking a Senior or Principal UX Designer to lead the creation of intuitive, player-focused experiences for their games. This role involves using research, prototyping, and collaboration to transform gameplay ideas into engaging, data-informed user experiences that align with player needs and product goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong conceptual and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of visual presentation principles for user-centric interfaces.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.**Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.*PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY*By providing your information in this application, you understand that we will collect and process your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. For more information, please see our Applicant Privacy Notice at* *https://www.keywordsstudios.com/en/applicant-privacy-notice*.Role Information: ENStudio: Smoking GunLocation: Americas, Canada, VancouverArea of Work: Game DevelopmentService: CreateEmployment Type: Full TimeWorking Pattern: Remote

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