About Us

Chess Arena is the official FIDE online platform. We combine tradition with cutting-edge digital experiences to create a dynamic platform for (hopefully) millions of global chess enthusiasts. As part of World Chess, we’re on a mission to redefine how players engage with online chess, whether it's through official ratings, innovative tournaments, or engaging new features. Currently, the platform has approximately 1m registered users.

Position Overview

We are seeking a UI/UX Designer to elevate the user experience on chessarena.com and its mobile applications. In this role, you'll focus on developing and perfecting features, design systems, components, and creating seamless user interfaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal. You’ll work closely with our internal team and external design partners, including Bureau Gorbunov, to deliver an exceptional chess experience for players of all levels.

What You’ll Do

• Design with Figma: Create interactive and visually compelling UI/UX designs using Figma, focusing on web and mobile experiences.

• Work with Design Systems: Understand, manage, and evolve design systems, ensuring consistency across all user interfaces and components.

• Collaborate with Developers: Work closely with the development team to implement designs accurately and efficiently, ensuring that the end product aligns with design specifications and UX principles.

• Enhance User Experience: Identify innovative ways to improve user experience and integrate new features, leveraging user feedback, analytics, and best practices in UI/UX design.

• Coordinate with External Art Direction: Collaborate with external art direction partners, like Bureau Gorbunov, to align design strategies, branding, and artistic vision.

• Iterate on Designs: Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. Refine designs based on feedback, testing results, and user behavior analytics.

• Explore New Features: Contribute to brainstorming and conceptualization sessions for new features, keeping user needs and chess culture in mind.

• Ensure Design Quality: Deliver pixel-perfect designs that maintain brand consistency while enhancing the overall look and feel of the platform.

What You’ll Bring

• Some experience in UI/UX design.

• Strong skills in Figma, with proven experience in using design systems and creating components for scalable design solutions.

• A portfolio showcasing designs that demonstrate a clear understanding of user-centric design, interaction flows, and a strong aesthetic sense.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, product managers, and external teams, maintaining a user-first approach throughout the design process.

• A passion for continuous learning, exploring new design trends, and improving user experiences through innovative solutions.

• Familiarity with chess or a willingness to immerse yourself in chess culture to better understand the user base.