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Bend Studio

Manager, UX Design, Connect

Bend Studio

San Mateo, CA · full time · Manager

$203,400 – $305,000

Listed on Bend Studio’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

Lead a design team creating social and connection experiences across PlayStation's mobile app and ecosystem. This role suits experienced UX managers who thrive in complex, multi-platform environments and want to shape how millions of players interact within a global gaming community.

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What they ask for

Required

  • BA/BS in Interaction Design, Product Design, Human Factors, or equivalent
  • 1–3 years as a design leader in a large product design organization
  • 5+ years of product or UX design experience including platform or systems-level work
  • Portfolio demonstrating thoughtful, intuitive design with strong interaction and motion
  • Experience shipping multi-surface experiences across console, mobile, web, or connected devices
  • Strong systems thinking and interaction design skills
  • Ability to work independently in ambiguous, technically complex environments
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience
  • Advanced Figma proficiency including components, auto-layout, prototyping, tokens, and animation
  • Clear communication and presentation skills

Nice to have

  • Understanding of PlayStation ecosystem, platform strategy, and service landscape
  • Track record leading products from concept through launch at scale
  • Deep knowledge of player behavior, gaming culture, and industry trends
  • Experience in globally distributed, cross-functional teams
  • Ability to design scalable, localized experiences for international markets

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