Position: Game Experience Designer
Working Hours: We are asynchronous, work when you want
Location: Fully Remote
Salary Range: $2,000 - $5,000 USD/month
Eligible Locations: Anywhere
About Colonist
We're building the biggest digital board game platform on the internet. Last year, our players spent 2,466 years playing 45 million games on our Settlers of Catan alternative. We're a fully remote, asynchronous team spread across multiple continents, focused on crafting extremely polished digital board games that people truly love.
About The Role
As a Game Experience Designer at Colonist, you will craft engaging, intuitive, and accessible interactions that bring our digital board game to life. You’ll design fluid animations, seamless interactions, and compelling UX that keep players immersed, leading to significant increasing in our game completion rates. Your work will directly impact millions of players, shaping how they experience strategy, competition, and fun.
What You'll Do
Work closely with a dynamic, cross-functional team to drive design decisions that enhance the user experience
Independently create high-quality UX/UI designs that set a new standard for creativity and usability
Dive deep into player behavior, using data and research to refine game interactions and make every session more engaging
Conduct user research and interviews to gather insights, refine strategies, and implement feedback effectively
Leverage tools like Figma and other cutting-edge design platforms to ideate, prototype, and refine designs
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a Game Experience Designer
Proficiency in Figma or similar design tools
Strong analytical skills in player behavior and feedback interpretation
Extensive experience conducting user interviews and usability testing
Expertise in interaction and motion design, animation principles, and 2D asset implementation
Deep understanding of game mechanics and accessibility best practices (e.g., colorblind modes, UX clarity)
Solid grasp of graphic design principles and game sound design
Nice to Have
Familiarity with game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal)
Basic scripting knowledge for prototyping (e.g., C#, JavaScript)
Our Values at Colonist
We strongly adhere to these values in our team - if these resonate, then you’ll love working here!
Dependability
We're self-driven players who deliver without needing supervision. When we commit to something, we make it happen.
Ownership
We take full responsibility and go beyond our roles to improve Colonist. Each of us acts like we own the company, because through our stock options, we do.
Clear Communication
In our remote environment, written communication is key. We're direct, structured, and always keep our team in the loop.
Efficient Execution
We move fast and focus on impact. Instead of getting stuck on perfect solutions, we find practical ways forward and get things done.
Continuous Learning
We're curious problem solvers who love a challenge. We constantly seek new ideas, embrace feedback, and aren't afraid to change our minds when we're wrong.
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation
Competitive salary paid in USD
Stock options (own a piece of Colonist)
Benefits
Fully remote work
Flexible hours - Work on your own time, we’re async
Unlimited vacation
Work equipment provided
Growth
Work directly impacts 5M+ yearly active players
Rapid learning opportunities
Work with exceptional colleagues on challenging projects
Freedom to identify and solve problems
Access to all company metrics and discussions
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