UX Design Director at Blizzard Entertainment

Village of Colonie, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

309876.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

UI/UX Design, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Interface Guidelines, User Research, Data Validation, Wireframing, Mockups, Engine Integration, Cross-Discipline Collaboration, Accessibility Best Practices, Figma, Miro, Photoshop, AAA Engine Integration, Communication

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Team Name: Diablo Job Title: UX Design Director Requisition ID: R026638 Job Description: 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 together we’ll create something amazing. Our team of passionate developers is growing. We are seeking an experienced UX Design Director to assist in the creation of new ARPG experiences within one of Blizzard’s most iconic worlds, Diablo. 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 offers a flexible hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and on-site days. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, you're also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer. Our primary studio locations are in Albany, NY, and Irvine, CA. Responsibilities: Build and mentor a high‑performing UI/UX team; set clear standards, workflows, and quality bars. Define and maintain interface guidelines and patterns to ensure cohesive, readable experiences across platforms and control schemes. Partner with User Research and analytics to validate decisions 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 live‑service needs (seasons, events, shop, battle pass). Minimum Requirements 12+ years in UI/UX for games or interactive products, with shipped work that demonstrates ARPG‑friendly readability, hierarchy, and interaction craft. Proven experience leading design teams. Have a track record of providing design 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 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-on experience integrating UI in AAA engines, understanding art/tech workflows, performance constraints, and cross-discipline handoffs. Shipped complex UI systems end-to-end across distinct inputs and platforms (e.g., KBM vs. controller, PC/console, and 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 from initial pitch to shipped product, leveraging appropriate 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 and effects, including dynamic elements like repeating animations, gothic VFX, and combat‑driven feedback loops that reinforce the dark fantasy aesthetic. Portfolio showcasing ARPG or action‑RPG UI/UX solutions, demonstrating mastery of inventory systems, skill trees, loot flows, and readability under fast‑paced combat conditions. Motion graphics or animation expertise applied to UI transitions, ability activations, and diegetic elements that enhance immersion without sacrificing clarity. Active player of ARPGs and live‑service 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. (www.blizzard.com), 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 industry’s 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 Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's 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’ - we’ve 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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’ - we’ve 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $167,500.00 - $309,876.00 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 role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In 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.

Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing UI/UX team, setting standards, and defining interface guidelines to ensure cohesive experiences across platforms. They must also partner with User Research, create core feature mockups, and collaborate across disciplines to embed UX principles throughout development.