Senior Designer

Senior Designer

Akili Interactive Labs, Inc.

Location: Larkspur, CA/Seattle, WA/Remote

Overview:

Akili is seeking a Senior Designer responsible for leading design of game-based Digital Therapeutic and Wellness Products. This position plays a critical role in shaping the creative and strategic direction of Akilis FDA-cleared, EndeavorRx and EndeavorOTC products, and expanding our core therapeutic software to reach new audiences. This role supports Akilis mission of bringing together world-class neuroscience with the latest video game entertainment trends to create a new class of digital products that provide real cognitive benefits, delivered through captivating video game experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Product leadership to set a bold vision that combines the power of our therapeutic engine with best-in-class modern mobile gaming mechanics to improve the lives of patients.
• Work with Product leadership to set a bold vision that combines the power of our therapeutic engine with best-in-class modern mobile gaming mechanics to improve the lives of patients.
• Inspire with high level product vision while empowering production teams of creative, engineering, and scientific talent with clear direction and decision making to bring this vision to life.
• Drive the KPIs that are key to growing the business by balance creativity with detail-oriented, analytical decision making, and data driven insights.
• Lead a lean and agile game team to learn, iterate, and improve quickly as you meld game design with broader mobile product design knowledge to create market-leading wellness products.
• Define new features and product offerings, including communicating the vision to executive leadership and documenting it in detail for UX design and implementation.
• Foster relationships across business, medical, and product development organizations to communicate vision/plans and collect feedback from our diverse team members to shape the strongest possible gaming experiences.
• Build and maintain a creative environment, resolve team challenges, and foster a culture of success and inclusion.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years relevant experience
• 10 years gaming industry experience, and a stellar track record of delivering vision, quality, and product success on market
• Strong understanding of mobile game development, live service operation, and fast-moving creative design processes
• Shipped at least 5 game products, from start to finish, and at least 1 title at Design Lead level
• Strong background in health or wellness products is highly valued

Compensation:

• Larkspur, CA: $126,000 to $176,000 annually based on experience
• Seattle, WA: $126,000 to $173,000 annually based on experience

Benefits:

Full benefits package including matching 401K, unlimited PTO/sick leave, bonus opportunities, great company culture, and flexibility.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that under-represented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are passionate about this role and believe you can contribute to our company's success, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace where all employees can thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Akili Interactive Labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

California Compliance:

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Virtual Therapeutics complies with all California labor laws, including but not limited to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act.