Interactive Designer
New York Technology Partners · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $95,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Design interactive, game-based digital experiences.
- Translate concepts into production-ready designs.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
- Utilize Figma and AI-assisted design tools.
- Focus on game feel and user engagement.
About the role
Interactive Designer
We’re looking for a UX/UI Designer to support the development of interactive, game-based experiences within a broader digital platform. This role is focused on execution—translating product direction and early concepts into high-quality, build-ready designs that bring engaging mini-game experiences to life. This is an ideal opportunity for a designer who thrives in production, has strong instincts for “game feel,” and can elevate short-form interactive experiences with thoughtful UX and polished visual design.
What You’ll Do
- Translate wireframes, concepts, and product direction into polished, production-ready UX and UI designs.
- Design end-to-end user flows, interaction patterns, and screen-level experiences across platform and game modules.
- Create detailed design specifications and assets for seamless engineering handoff.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of a scalable design system and component library.
- Collaborate closely with product, game engineering, and front-end teams to ensure high-quality implementation.
- Design for multiple devices, ensuring a consistent and responsive experience across screen sizes.
- Incorporate motion, interaction states, and micro-interactions to enhance usability and engagement.
- Participate in sprint reviews and QA to ensure design fidelity in final builds.
- Leverage AI-assisted tools and workflows to accelerate iteration and production.
What You’ll Be Working On
- A core platform experience that includes a progression-driven meta loop.
- 2–3 interactive mini-games with full state coverage and user flows.
- Motion and interaction design to enhance gameplay and engagement.
- Component and system-level design work to ensure scalability and consistency.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong portfolio showcasing shipped digital products (web or mobile), ideally with interactive or gamified elements.
- Proven experience delivering production-level design in agile, sprint-based environments.
- High proficiency in Figma and modern design workflows.
- Strong understanding of interaction design, usability, and visual systems.
- Experience working within an established design direction and executing with precision.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and workflows.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and product teams.
- Strong communication skills in English.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing game mechanics, mini-games, or gamified product experiences.
- Motion design or prototyping experience (e.g., Principle, After Effects, Figma prototyping).
- Understanding of performance considerations in front-end implementation.
Key skills/competency
- UX/UI Design
- Interactive Design
- Game Feel
- Figma
- Design System
- Agile
- Prototyping
- User Flows
- Visual Design
- AI-assisted Tools
Skills & topics
- Interactive Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Figma
- Game Design
- Digital Platform
- Agile
- Product Design
- User Experience
- Visual Design
- Web Design
- Mobile Design
- Interaction Design
- Gamification
- Design System
- Prototyping
- AI Design Tools
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with interactive design, game feel, and Figma.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize shipped digital products, especially gamified ones.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your design process and collaboration skills.
- Understand the company: Research New York Technology Partners' focus on interactive platforms.
Technical preparation
Master Figma's advanced features.,Build interactive prototypes with Figma.,Design game loops and progression systems.,Integrate AI tools into your workflow.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging design collaboration.,How do you ensure design consistency?,Explain your approach to 'game feel'.,How do you handle design feedback?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Interactive Designer role at New York Technology Partners?
- The Interactive Designer role at New York Technology Partners is focused on executing the design of interactive, game-based experiences. This involves translating product direction and early concepts into high-quality, build-ready UX and UI designs for mini-games within a digital platform.
- What design tools are essential for the Interactive Designer position?
- High proficiency in Figma and modern design workflows is essential for this role. Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools is also a plus, as they are leveraged to accelerate iteration and production.
- What kind of portfolio is expected for this Interactive Designer job?
- A strong portfolio is expected, showcasing shipped digital products (web or mobile) with a focus on interactive or gamified elements. Experience with mini-games or gamified product experiences is particularly relevant.
- How does collaboration work for the Interactive Designer at New York Technology Partners?
- The Interactive Designer will collaborate closely with product managers, game engineers, and front-end teams to ensure high-quality implementation of designs. Strong communication skills are important for this cross-functional teamwork.
- What does 'game feel' mean in the context of this Interactive Designer role?
- 'Game feel' refers to the intuitive and engaging qualities of an interactive experience, often achieved through thoughtful UX, polished visual design, and precise incorporation of motion, interaction states, and micro-interactions to enhance usability and engagement.
- Is experience with AI-assisted design tools required for the Interactive Designer role?
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and workflows is listed as a requirement, and leveraging these tools is part of the role's responsibilities to accelerate iteration and production.
- What are the key responsibilities of an Interactive Designer at New York Technology Partners?
- Key responsibilities include translating wireframes and concepts into production-ready designs, designing user flows and interactions, creating design specifications, contributing to a design system, and ensuring design fidelity through collaboration and QA.