UX Design Director

We Need You

The minions of hell are growing stronger

Join us as we continue to shape the Diablo universe! Diablo games are action RPG experiences with endless evil to slaughter countless abilities to master nightmarish Dungeons and legendary loot. Come work with us and togetherwellcreate something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing.

We are seeking an experiencedUX Design Directortoassistin the creation of new ARPG experiences within one of Blizzards most iconic worlds Diablo. As a key member of the development team you willbe responsible fordelivering engaging strategic and approachable gameplay. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work week with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement youre also welcome to workon-sitefull-time if you prefer. Our primary studio locations are in Albany NY and Irvine CA.

Responsibilities:

• Build and mentor a highperforming UI/UX team; set clear standards workflows and quality bars.

• Define andmaintaininterface guidelines and patterns to ensure cohesive readable experiences across platforms and control schemes.

• Partner with User Research and analytics tovalidatedecisions and iterate based on player data and playtests.

• Create wireframes and mockups for core features; implement efficient layouts in the engine and communicate functional requirements to engineering.

• Collaborate across disciplines (art design audio engineering production) to embed UX principles throughout development.

• Present work regularly gather feedback and refine the player experience.

• Track industry trends and accessibility best practices to inform innovation and liveservice needs (seasons events shop battle pass).

MinimumRequirements

• 12 years in UI/UX for games or interactive products with shipped work that demonstrates ARPGfriendly readability hierarchy and interaction craft.

• Proven experience leading design teams. Havea track recordof providing design direction performance management and professional development.

• Expert-levelunderstanding of hierarchy and layout design principles UX process and usability design principles color theoryand visual design.

• Proficiencyin UX design tools such as Figma Miro and Photoshop (or equivalent) for wireframing prototyping and documentation with the ability to run or collaborate on user research and playtest synthesis.

• Hands-onexperience integrating UI in AAA engines understanding art/tech workflows performance constraints andcross-disciplinehandoffs.

• Shipped complex UI systemsend-to-endacross distinct inputs and platforms (e.g. KBM vs. controller PC/consoleand familiarity with mobile patterns where relevant).

• Strong communicator: clear persuasive writing and presentation; effective collaboration across design art engineering audio and production.

• Demonstrated ability to take features frominitialpitch to shipped productleveragingappropriate tools technology and visual language.

• Strongdocumentationphilosophies and strategies to evangelize your designs.

• Positive attitude andan abilityto receive and provide objective feedback.

Extra Points

• Experience manipulating UI materials and effects including dynamic elements like repeating animations gothic VFX and combatdriven feedback loops that reinforce the dark fantasy aesthetic.

• PortfolioshowcasingARPG or actionRPG UI/UX solutionsdemonstratingmastery of inventory systems skill trees loot flows and readability under fastpaced combat conditions.

• Motion graphics or animationexpertiseapplied to UI transitions ability activations and diegetic elements that enhance immersion without sacrificing clarity.

• Active player of ARPGs and liveservice titles (bonus for Diablo experience) with a strong understanding of progression systems endgame loops and player expectations around customization and accessibility.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which wasacquiredby 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 witha track recordthat 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 mediatechnologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crushand 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 thrivein order toconnect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physicalemotionaland financial well-being for Every World -wevegot our employees covered!