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Principal Experience Designer

Zynga · Austin, TX; Bay Area, CA; Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Zynga 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
6% of Zynga 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zynga
high
47 stale, 5 reposted of 47 open
Hiring momentum
76 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Zynga 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Zynga .

About this role

As a Principal Experience Designer at Zynga, you will lead the UX/UI design process for mobile games, creating user flows, prototypes, and design documentation. You will collaborate closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to ensure that game experiences are visually appealing and engaging. Your role will also involve conducting research, developing design systems, and mentoring other UI/UX staff, all while working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Zynga as an employer.

What you need

  • 6+ years of experience in the game development industry specializing in UX
  • Deep knowledge of mobile game development, particularly prototyping
  • Expert in the application of fundamental UX & UI Design Principles
  • Accomplished expert in creating user interfaces in Unity
  • High degree of competence in assessing and addressing product usability and applying user psychology
  • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced setting, rapidly developing new skills and behaviors in response to changing circumstances

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in Production and Live Game lifecycles
  • Experience in designing for games vs. task completion, specifically supporting fun and engagement

What you get

  • World-class benefits package
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
  • 14 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days)
  • Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave

Worth weighing

  • Pay range varies by location and is based on individualized factors
  • No specific salary figures provided for locations outside California and Illinois
  • Role involves high accountability and self-motivation in a fast-paced environment

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Listed by Zynga on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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