UX Designer, Payments and Commerce

Location: United States, San Diego, CA Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. UX Designer, Payments and Commerce San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | San Mateo, CA The Payments and Commerce team at PlayStation shapes how players purchase games and devices. Our work helps players make confident purchase decisions and complete transactions with ease. We create intuitive and trustworthy experiences that reduce friction, giving players a seamless path to play. As a UX Designer I, you will help shape the future of commerce across the PlayStation devices and surfaces. You'll translate player needs and product requirements into thoughtful design solutions. You'll take ownership of defined features while developing your ability to navigate complex problems and balance competing priorities. You'll collaborate with a global team of designers and cross-functional partners to explore ideas and bring exceptional experiences to life. You'll have opportunities to strengthen your craft through hands-on design work and continuous feedback while contributing to a culture of creativity and shared learning. Responsibilities Design intuitive and accessible commerce experiences. Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity designs. Explore and iterate on solutions informed by research and feedback. Balance user needs with business and technical requirements. Collaborate with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners. Apply design systems and established interaction patterns. Define design accessibility and edge cases. Communicate design decisions and proactively raise questions. Document designs and support implementation. Participate in design critiques and share ideas. Qualifications 1-3 years of experience designing user-centered digital products. Degree in a relevant design field or equivalent experience. A portfolio demonstrating strong visual and interaction design craft. Proficiency with Figma and interactive prototyping. Strong understanding of usability and accessibility principles. Experience designing responsive web or mobile products. Experience collaborating with Product and Engineering. Clear communication and strong problem-solving skills. Curiosity and openness to feedback and continuous learning. Nice to Have Experience designing commerce or payment experiences. Experience with gaming or digital media products. Experience designing for console or TV platforms. Experience designing for global audiences. Familiarity with research, analytics, or experimentation. Experience working with distributed teams. Experience using AI in the design process. Interest in emerging design tools and technologies. At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below. $129,600 — $194,400 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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