Lead UX Designer

Job overview

Compensation is $140,000–$165,000 per year. The Lead UX Designer role is onsite in Los Angeles, CA. in the listing’s structured pay fields; the description states a total compensation range of $140,000–$165,000 USD. Age of Learning develops research-based Pre-K through second-grade learning resources, including ABCmouse. The designer leads end-to-end design of ABCmouse game experiences, balancing clear user experiences with game systems that support young learners. The role uses research and product data to guide improvements and collaborates with product, engineering, education, production, and art partners to take features from concept through launch and iteration.

What you'll do

• Lead design of new game features and improvements from concept through launch and live-service iteration
• create UX flows, wireframes, prototypes, and visual specifications in Figma
• design and balance game metagame systems and economy mechanics
• use product data, user research, and competitive analysis to identify and validate improvements
• collaborate with producers, engineers, educators, and artists
• advocate for age-appropriate, accessible experiences for children and parents
• partner with data teams on metrics
• contribute to design-system standards and AI-assisted design workflows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead ux designer

los angeles ca

age of learning

abcmouse

game ux

casual mobile games

figma

game economy

live-service content

product analytics

children’s learning

ai-assisted design

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer pays 91% of employee health and welfare premiums and 70% of dependent premiums
• 401(k) match
• 15 paid vacation days, increasing to 20 after the third anniversary
• 12 paid holidays
• 9 sick days
• 16 paid volunteer hours annually
• 7 paid year-end closure days.

Why this role

The posting requires 8+ years of game design, UX design, or combined experience, shipped products, casual mobile-game experience, Figma proficiency, and experience with game economies and live-service iteration. The company describes health-benefit premium contributions, 401(k) match, paid vacation, holidays, sick days, volunteer hours, and year-end closure days.

About the employer

Age of Learning, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Educational Support Services. Sector: 61.