UX Designer, Community at Twitch

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Live Streaming, Gaming, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of practical experience in UX design with an emphasis on content discovery and/or content engagement experiences
  • Demonstrated interaction design and visual craft skills including experience with prototyping mobile experiences
  • Demonstrated skills collaborating closely with other designers, researchers, product managers and engineers
  • An aesthetic sense and the ability to make confident decisions
  • Demonstrated empathy for the people using your software or products
  • Expertise with Figma

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a cross functional development team of product managers, engineers, and designers
  • Learn from streamers and viewers about the ways they use our services and their desires to accomplish more
  • Think creatively about how to solve problems that will sustain streamers’ communities
  • Give back to the design community at Twitch by using and improving existing patterns and approaches
  • Combine qualitative and quantitative information to develop hypotheses about customer motivations and use that to improve your designs
  • Present your work to others by participating in design reviews and feedback sessions

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignUser ResearchCross-Functional CollaborationDesign LeadershipPrototypingInteraction DesignCross-Platform DesignUser Interviews

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the UX Designer, Community role?

Candidates need 3+ years of practical experience in UX design with emphasis on content discovery and/or engagement, demonstrated interaction design and visual craft skills including mobile prototyping, skills collaborating with designers, researchers, product managers and engineers, aesthetic sense for confident decisions, empathy for users, and expertise with Figma.

What work locations are available for this position?

You can work from Twitch’s headquarters in San Francisco, CA, or from hub locations in Seattle, WA, Irvine, CA, or New York City, NY.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the team culture like at Twitch?

Twitch emphasizes community inside and out, with coworkers eager to team up, collaborate, and solve problems together, while empowering live communities in a playful and caring design environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this UX Designer role?

Strong candidates have 3+ years in UX design focused on content discovery or engagement, expertise in Figma and mobile prototyping, proven collaboration skills, empathy for users, and bonus experience in consumer products, customer research, design systems, or formal design education.

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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