Twitch

Senior UX Designer

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Live Streaming, Biotechnology, E-commerceIndustries

Job Description

Salary: Not Specified Location Type: Not Specified Employment Type: Not Specified


About Us

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

We’re about community, inside and out. You’ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We’re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we’re up to on LinkedIn & X, and discover the projects we’re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.


About the Role

The Commerce Design team defines the viewer and creator monetized experiences across our product ecosystem, building and maintaining a cross-platform live streaming service that supports the growth and development of streamer-based communities. In this role, you will be leading the evolution and maintenance of core monetization features such as subscriptions, bits and gifting. You will lead projects from conception all the way through execution and iteration, where the strategy, goals, vision and execution are not defined. You will work with multiple senior XFN partners across orgs, represent work to executive leadership, guide and mentor junior designers. If you are a champion for designing for humans and creating playful and caring experiences for communities, you will flourish on this team.

You can work in San Francisco, CA; Irvine, CA; New York, NY; or Seattle, WA.


You Will:

  • Lead design strategy and execution for Twitch’s commerce features
  • Create designs and prototypes for presentation to execs and peers, and handoff to engineering partners
  • Collaborate with a cross functional development team of product managers, engineers, and designers
  • Work with our UX Research and Data Science teams to combine qualitative and quantitative information to develop hypotheses about customer motivations and use that to improve your designs
  • Learn from streamers and viewers about the ways they use our services and imagine the future of the service
  • Help shape Twitch's design future by evolving our design systems and mentoring designers across the organization

You Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in designing for monetization features, ideally within tech or digital product environments
  • A portfolio that demonstrates excellent visual craft and systematic thinking
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and communicate visual decisions with clarity
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts through storytelling and narrative techniques

Bonus Points:

  • Experience in video content, social media, or streaming platforms
  • Experience as a content creator
  • Workshop facilitation experience
  • Formal education in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field

Perks:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Flexible PTO
  • Amazon Employee Discount

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: TW8841

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Skills

UX Design
Design Strategy
Prototyping
User Research
Data Science
Cross-functional Collaboration
Mentorship

Twitch

Interactive live streaming for gaming and esports

About Twitch

Twitch is an interactive live streaming platform that focuses on video game streaming, esports broadcasts, and creative content. It allows gamers and content creators to share their gameplay and creative processes in real-time, engaging with viewers through chat and other interactive features. The platform generates revenue through advertisements, subscriptions, and the sale of virtual goods, enabling content creators to earn money from their streams via viewer subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships. What sets Twitch apart from its competitors is its strong community aspect, which fosters interaction and engagement between streamers and viewers, creating a unique and immersive experience in the digital entertainment space. The goal of Twitch is to provide a platform where content creators can thrive and connect with their audience while offering viewers an engaging and entertaining experience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$34MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
401(k)
Maternity & Parental Leave
Flexible PTO
Commuter Benefits
Amazon Employee Discount

Risks

Competition from YouTube Gaming and Facebook Gaming is intensifying.
Short-form video platforms like TikTok are drawing viewers away from Twitch.
Concerns over content moderation could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Twitch offers real-time engagement through interactive chat and live streaming features.
The platform supports diverse content, including gaming, esports, and creative streams.
Twitch enables monetization for creators via subscriptions, donations, and sponsorships.

Upsides

Mainstream brands like KFC and Wendy's are collaborating with Twitch streamers.
Celebrities and politicians are using Twitch to reach wider audiences.
Organizations are hosting large-scale virtual events on Twitch, expanding its use cases.

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