Full-Time
UX/UI Designer
Chesskid
Updated on 6/27/2026
Chess
1,001-5,000 employees
Online chess platform with games, tutorials.
No salary listed
Remote in USA
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- 3+ years of experience in product design on a consumer-facing product or game
- A portfolio showing strong UX thinking, high-quality UI, and your design process
- Experience working with, contributing to, and scaling a design system (including tokens and pattern libraries)
- B2B / enterprise product design experience, particularly designing for teachers, school districts, or institutional users
- Solid understanding of typography, layout, hierarchy, and interaction design
- Attention to the details: styling inputs, error handling, hover states, responsive behavior
- Experience with Figma and using AI-assisted design tools (e.g., Figma Make, Cursor, Claude Code)
- Strong communication skills - written and verbal, in a remote, distributed team
- You "get" chess without needing to be an expert
- Design simple, clear, and fun interactions for web and mobile, converting mobile designs to web experiences and vice versa
- Own projects from concept through implementation, ensuring strong design-to-code alignment
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Design to define problems and ship effective solutions
- Create flows, wireframes, and prototypes to explore and communicate ideas
- Use and contribute to our design system to support scalable, cohesive experiences across platforms
- Present your work and explain decisions using user needs, product context, and data
- Iterate based on feedback, product goals, user insights, and UX research
- Give and receive thoughtful design feedback
- Bonus Points
- Interest in chess and familiarity with kids gaming and ed-tech platforms
- Experience with direct-to-consumer and enterprise software platforms that serve different needs for different users.
- Experience designing complex or data-rich products
- Frontend or design engineering experience (web, iOS, or Android)
- Experience with accessibility and inclusive design practices
Chess.com operates as the world’s leading online chess platform, providing a complete ecosystem for playing, learning, and connecting over chess. It enables users to play games online against friends or players worldwide, anytime, and access a large library of video lessons, puzzles, and training tools created by top Grandmasters and coaches to improve tactics and strategy, all within a community-driven environment of forums and events. The service stands out from competitors by offering a massive global user base (over 150 million members) and an integrated mix of gameplay, instruction, and community features in one platform. Its goal is to help players of all levels grow their skills and passion for chess through easy access to games, training resources, and a vibrant community.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$550K
Headquarters
Orem, Utah
Founded
2006
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Interactive bots create recurring reasons for users to return.
- Sports partnerships broaden Chess.com into mainstream fan audiences.
- Education content and competitive play support multiple monetization paths.
What critics are saying
- June 2025 breach exposed 4,541 users through a third-party file-transfer tool.
- November 2023 scraping showed repeated data exposure across the platform.
- Any account-system breach would impact Chess.com's massive global user base.
What makes Chess unique
- Chess.com combines play, puzzles, lessons, and tournaments in one platform.
- May 2026 athlete bots extend engagement beyond traditional chess gameplay.
- Its scale spans over 150 million members and 10 million daily games.
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↑ 1%Online chess giant Chess.com has disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of 4,541 individuals, according to a filing with the Maine Attorney General's Office.
Chess.com has confirmed a data breach after attackers gained unauthorized access to a third-party file transfer tool used by the platform.
As Chess.com's Fair Play team is shutting down more than 100,000 accounts every month for violating fair play rules, the platform is now considering new measures to combat the constant battle against cheating in online chess.
NEW DELHI, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Chess Market Size valued at approximately USD 2.6 billion in 2024, is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of around 4.1% from 2025 to 2030, according to MarkNtel Advisors. This growth is driven by chess's multi-functionality, serving as both a game and a stress-relief activity that enhances mental abilities.Several countries have implemented chess as a mandatory activity in schools, with Armenia leading the way, followed by Mexico, China, and Germany. Initiatives, such as 'Chess in the Schools,' promote chess education among underprivileged children in the U.S., further boosting the demand for chess boards.Smart chess boards have recently gained traction, featuring AI enhancements that allow solo play against automated opponents, as well as real-time synchronization with software and PCs. These innovations enhance the playing experience by capturing piece movements seamlessly, eliminating the need for extended screen time.With rising interest and the integration of technology into the game, the chess market is poised for significant growth, reflecting a growing recognition of its benefits in developing cognitive skills.Get No Cost Report free Sample PDF Copy - https://www.marknteladvisors.com/query/request-sample/chess-market.htmlGlobal Chess Market Revenue and Key Statistics:Market Value in 2024 : USD 2.6 Billion: Projected Valuation by 2030 : USD 3.3 Billion: Forecast Period CAGR : 4.1% (2025–2030): 4.1% (2025–2030) Base Year : 2024: 2024 Historical Years : 2020–2023: 2020–2023 Leading Segment "By Product Type" : Wooden Chess Sets: Wooden Chess Sets Leading Region: North AmericaWhat Global Chess Market Research Report Cover?1.) Factor Drive Chess Industry Growth:The rising popularity of mind sports is significantly impacting the global chess market. Chess, a leading mind sport, is gaining traction as individuals seek activities that stimulate mental engagement. These strategic games not only provide entertainment but also serve as effective stress-relievers, making them appealing to a wide audience
In a moment few had expected, Chess.com earned an unforgettable shoutout on one of the world's biggest tech stages, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).