Principal Product Designer, Social

You Will:

• Help define the UX design strategy and collaborates on the roadmap for core social surfaces on Roblox.
• Develop a deep understanding of user needs, behaviors, and motivations to advise design decisions.
• Bring a new perspective and deep industry knowledge.
• Deeply care about craft by creating visually compelling and intuitive user interfaces across devices and surfaces for a global audience.
• Collaborate with the Foundation Design Systems team and co-develop new patterns and UI components to ensure consistency and scalability.
• Understand the role of younger players, teen and adult players, brands, creators and studios to create a social strategy that serves all audiences.
• Understand and communicate with your design work how to engage users and build deep online friendships and connections
• Optimize user flows, connection opportunities and the social graph to enhance and deepen community on Roblox
• Leverage analytics and user feedback to identify pain points and implement data-driven improvements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influencing and aligning design decisions.
• Partner with engineering by providing high-quality design specs and partner on implementation to deliver a high-quality, high-craft experience
• Present design journeys and strategies at the team level

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Product Design, User Experience Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in UX/UI design, with a strong track record of delivery innovative consumer social experiences
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design skills and user-centered design thinking.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Blender, Maya or similar software.
• End to End systems thinking that advocates for comprehensive and connected user experiences
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of communication design patterns and familiarity with e-commerce, 3D Avatars and gaming experiences.
• Proactive problem solving and project management skills, with the ability to lead and inspire a design team.
• Investigative and inquisitive about product goals from both a company's and user's perspective, promoting a learning culture both within the Product Design team and the larger Roblox organization.
• A compelling storyteller with strong communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying design concepts and rationale to partners.
• Collaborative mentality with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence design decisions.
• Deep understanding and passion for the gaming industry, especially user-generated content platforms like Roblox.
• Keen interest in user experience trends, industry advancements, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to balance business objectives, user needs, and technical constraints in design solutions.
• Motivated and always expanding your skills by looking for new tools and techniques.