Product Designer
About The Company Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the number one platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess. Our team consists of over 600 fully remote professionals spread across more than 60 countries, all dedicated to serving the global chess community. We support more than 200 million chess players worldwide by providing the best possible products, content, and tools to enhance their experience. As a technology-driven company, we combine elements of gaming and content creation with a passion for chess. Our culture is mission-driven, flat, and life-celebrating, without the constraints of traditional corporate structures. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and we look forward to welcoming new talent to our team. About The Role As a Product Designer within the Connect team at Chess.com, you will play a key role in designing and iterating on high-impact features that are central to our user experience. Your focus will be on important and visible components such as Home, Profile, Notifications, Widgets, Friends, Messages, Sharing, and more. You will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and other Product Designers to create polished, engaging, and intuitive experiences across multiple platforms including web, iOS, and Android. Your design work will directly impact millions of players worldwide, helping to foster meaningful connections and enjoyable interactions within the Chess.com community. Qualifications 2-3 years of experience as a Product Designer on consumer-facing products or games. A strong portfolio demonstrating polished UI design for web and mobile applications, clearly highlighting your personal contributions. Expertise in UI design fundamentals such as typography, color theory, layout, visual hierarchy, alignment, contrast, and interactivity. Experience working with established design systems, including the use of tokens, components, and design patterns. Familiarity with frontend development principles and how design translates into code. Proficiency in using AI-assisted design tools like Cursor and Claude for prototyping and iterative design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, globally distributed team.
Preferred Qualifications
A passion for chess and familiarity with Chess.com’s product ecosystem. Experience designing social features for mobile games or consumer products. Motion design experience with a strong foundation in product and UI design. Background in design engineering or frontend development on web, iOS, or Android platforms.
Responsibilities
Design polished, production-ready user interfaces for Chess.com applications across web, iOS, and Android platforms. Own the design process from early problem definition through implementation, ensuring strong alignment between design and code. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Designers, Product Managers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and explore design directions. Utilize Chess.com’s design system and established design patterns to create responsive, interactive experiences that balance user engagement with simplicity. Create and iterate on prototypes using AI-assisted tools such as Cursor and Claude to communicate complex ideas efficiently and refine designs rapidly. Present design work clearly, explaining design decisions with rationale grounded in user insights and product context. Participate actively in our remote work environment, engaging in discussions, asking questions early, suggesting improvements, and providing constructive feedback to peers.
Benefits
Full-time remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world. Opportunity to work with a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to serving a global community. Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values innovation and personal growth. Exposure to cutting-edge AI-assisted design tools and a modern tech stack. Work on a product with millions of users worldwide, impacting the way people connect through chess. Flexible working hours with a requirement of at least 3 hours overlap with U.S. working hours to facilitate team collaboration. Equal Opportunity Chess.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.