JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

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)

• 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.