Full-Time New Graduate UX Opportunities with NetEase

NetEase is offering three junior UX Designer opportunities to recent or upcoming graduates.

These positions are full-time roles designed specifically for new graduates, based in Shanghai/Hangzhou, China, within NetEase’s User Experience Center, and they are currently recruiting three (3) positions. They are particularly interested in students who:

  • Have an academic background or internship experience in Interaction Design, UX Design, or related fields
  • Are Class of 2026 graduates (students graduating between September 2025 and August 2026)

These roles could be especially valuable for international students, as they offer hands-on exposure to real-world UX practices within a global game company, as well as an opportunity to better understand how UX teams operate in the industry at scale.

About the Company: 

As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, “NetEase”) provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China’s most popular and longest running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in- house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world. Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), China’s leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand.

NetEase’s ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an “A” rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.

Job Description

  • Define the interaction principles between players and game, transforming interfaces into intuitive tools that give players full control and mastery over the game experience.

  • Design interaction methods for various gameplay mechanics, helping players engage more effectively with the game and immerse themselves in its emotional journey.

Qualifications

  • Passion for gaming and a desire to pursue a career in the game industry, with extensive gaming experience and thoughtful insights into game experience design.

  • Familiarity with interaction design theories and proficiency in key design methodologies (e.g., information architecture, task flow analysis, interactive prototyping).

  • A user‑centric mindset combined with a rigorous, detail‑oriented approach to design.

  • Broad knowledge base and keen observation skills, with a curiosity for new trends and innovations.

  • Strong analytical and creative communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

  • International perspective and cross‑cultural work capability; proficiency in a foreign language as a working language is preferred.

Compensation

  • Salary offerings begin at 20,000 CNY per month (approximately 2700 USD) but are negotiable based on academic background (undergraduate or graduate), pior project experience, and interview performance.

Job Location

  • Work will be conducted on-site at NetEase’s User Experience offices, either in Shanghai or Hangzhou, China.

Application Instructions

  • Please include a link to your portfolio or work samples.

  • In your resume, highlight your gaming preferences and experience.

Please Submit Your Application Here