Lockwood Publishing
AI Product Designer
- United Kingdom
- Remote
- Contract
- POSTED 4 MONTHS AGO
About the job
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
Private Healthcare Plan Pension Plan Life Assurance Work From Home Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme