// Open Role at Lockwood Publishing
Job Title: AI Product Designer (Avakin Life)
Reports to: Creative Director
Role Overview
We’re looking for an AI Product Designer to design and ship player experiences for Avakin Life using AI-first workflows.
This role sits at the heart of cross-functional squads, working closely with Product and Engineering Teams to continuously improve core player journeys, LiveOps features, and monetisation systems.
This is not about big concepts that sit in decks, it’s about iteration, experimentation, and shipping value every week. You’ll combine strong hands-on design with fast execution, using tools like Claude and generative AI to deliver high-quality work at speed.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Product Impact
Design end-to-end player journeys across features, systems, and LiveOps
Translate product and commercial goals into intuitive, high-performing experiences
Deliver features that improve engagement, retention, and monetisation
AI-First Execution
Use tools like Claude, Figma AI, and generative workflows to accelerate design
Prototype and test ideas quickly to validate assumptions
Continuously refine AI-driven workflows to increase team velocity
Experimentation & Optimisation
Support A/B testing and iterative improvements
Use data, insight, and player behaviour to inform design decisions
Focus on continuous optimisation rather than one-off releases
Collaboration
Work closely with Product and Engineering to shape and prioritise the roadmap
Align with Art and Creative to ensure quality and consistency
Present work clearly, explaining decisions and trade-offs
Skills & Experience
Experience in product/UX/UI design (games, mobile, or live service preferred)
Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped features and measurable impact
Experience working in cross-functional, agile teams
AI Skills (Essential)
Hands-on experience with Claude, ChatGPT, Figma AI, Midjourney or similar
Ability to use AI to generate, iterate, and refine design outputs
Core Strengths
Strong UX and interaction design fundamentals
Confident prototyping and rapid iteration
Data-informed decision making
Requirements
Outcome-driven mindset with focus on player and business impact
Ability to work quickly and pragmatically in a fast-paced environment
Clear communicator who can simplify complex problems
Proactive and accountable, taking ownership of delivery
Nice to Have
Experience with LiveOps, in-game economies, or monetisation systems
Familiarity with experimentation and growth frameworks
Experience contributing to design systems
What Success Looks Like
Features ship quickly and consistently, not just conceptually
AI tools are used effectively to increase speed and output quality
Designs drive measurable improvements in engagement and retention
Benefits