Sr. Poker Product Designer / Sr. Poker UI/UX Designer

Sr. Poker Product Designer / Sr. Poker UI/UX Designer(AI Learning Product / Poker Domain)

We are hiring a Senior UX Designer for our client — a product-focused company building AI-driven learning experiences for poker players.

We’re looking for a UX designer with strong poker knowledge who can simplify complex concepts into intuitive and engaging product experiences for recreational users. This role sits at the intersection of product design, behavioral UX, AI-assisted learning, and strategy-based gameplay systems.

The ideal candidate understands both modern UX principles and poker fundamentals, and can transform advanced concepts into clear, motivating, and user-friendly experiences.

Responsibilities

AI-Driven Learning Experience Design

• Design end-to-end UX flows for AI-powered coaching and gameplay analysis
• Create intuitive experiences for:
  • Session feedback
  • Mistake detection
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Interactive drills and learning loops
• Translate complex poker concepts into accessible user experiences
• Present AI-generated insights in a simple, motivating, and actionable way

Product UX & Interaction Design

• Rethink traditional strategy-heavy interfaces and create more intuitive UX alternatives
• Reduce cognitive overload and simplify complex workflows
• Design experiences focused on interaction and gameplay rather than static theory
• Create wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and scalable UX systems
• Define UX principles focused on player learning, motivation, and retention

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, AI/ML, and engineering teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate ideas and iterate quickly
• Ensure product experiences remain clear, scalable, and user-friendly
• Advocate for simplicity, usability, and accessibility across the product

Requirements

Poker Expertise (Required)

• Strong understanding of poker fundamentals, including:
  • Position
  • Bet sizing
  • Ranges
  • EV concepts
  • Recreational vs regular player behavior
• Understanding of common player mistakes and learning barriers
• Ability to think from the perspective of non-professional players

UX & Product Design

• 5+ years of experience in UX/Product Design
• Experience designing complex digital products or data-driven interfaces
• Proven ability to simplify highly technical or analytical systems
• Strong Figma skills:
  • Components
  • Auto-layout
  • Prototyping
  • UX systems
• Experience with:
  • Analytics-heavy products
  • Learning/coaching platforms
  • AI-powered interfaces

Mindset & Working Style

• Comfortable working in fast-moving product environments
• Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable and open to rapid experimentation and iteration
• Able to defend UX decisions with clear logic and user reasoning
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI-powered products or recommendation systems
• Background in gaming, poker, or strategy-focused products
• Familiarity with behavioral psychology, habit formation, or learning science
• Experience designing for non-expert users interacting with complex systems

What Success Looks Like

• Complex poker concepts become simple and approachable for recreational users
• Users clearly understand how and why they are improving
• Learning experiences feel engaging rather than overwhelming
• Product UX stands apart from traditional poker tools and dashboards
• New users quickly reach meaningful “aha” moments

Conditions

• Fully remote
• Long-term product-focused environment
• High ownership and influence on product direction
• Fast-paced and innovation-driven team culture