Lead UIUX Designer, Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

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At Blizzard we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms borders backgrounds and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are looking for a Lead UI/UX Designer to help craft a new unannounced game for Blizzard. Our team values creativity collaboration and a dedication to quality and we are searching for contributors aligned to our core Blizzard values to add to our team of dedicated game makers.

As a key member of the development team you will be responsible for delivering engaging strategic and approachable gameplay. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work from home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA.

Responsibilities:

• Build a world-class UI/UX team; hire train and mentor UI/UX designers.
• Craft rules and establish structures that set up the development team for success in designing exceptional user interfaces throughout the life of the game.
• Partner with user research teams to gather insights identify pain points and validate design decisions. Utilize data to inform and refine design strategies.
• Create wireframes and mockups for all game features with a focus on intuitive design choices.
• Work closely with team members across art audio design engineering production and sound to integrate user experience principles into all stages of game development.
• Develop understanding and use the game engine and supporting tools to both build layouts and communicate functional requirements to engineering.
• Regularly present work within your feature team to gather feedback toward refining the player experience.
• Stay current with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices to drive innovation.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 8 years of experience in UI/UX design in the gaming or interaction design field
• Proven experience leading design teams. Have a track record of providing designing direction performance management and professional development.
• Expert level understanding of hierarchy and layout design principles UX process and usability design principles color theory and visual design.
• Proficiency in UX design tools (e.g. Figma Miro Photoshop) wireframing prototyping and user research methodologies.
• Expertise in AAA game engines with a solid understanding of art implementation and integration workflows.
• Demonstrable experience leading features and complex UI systems from concept through completion across multiple platforms with distinct inputs (PC and Mobile)

Key Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to conceptualize pitch and implement game concepts using various tools technology and visual language.
• Strong documentation philosophies and strategies to evangelize your designs.
• Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback.

Extra Points

• Experience manipulating UI materials like repeating animations and VFX.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of game design projects and UX solutions demonstrating your ability to create engaging and user-friendly experiences.
• Motion graphics or animation experience
• Active player of a variety of mobile titles especially turn-based strategy games.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification when in fact they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position please email your request to General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $134320.00 - $248404.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately your specific range and offer will be based on several factors including relevant experience performance and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this roles range details for your local geography during the hiring addition to a competitive base pay employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates new hire compensation is negotiable.