UX Designer - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA

Team Name:

World of Warcraft

Job Title:

UX Designer - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:

R024293

Job Description:

A UX Designer on the World of Warcraft team is responsible for building clean, functional and easily navigable interfaces for complex gameplay features. The ideal candidate should possess outstanding functional and aesthetic design. The candidate should also be familiar with the visual theme of World of Warcraft and exhibit the ability to develop new and compelling user interface features that build on those themes. As a UX designer we would like to see candidates comfortable with championing features and a strong passion for accessibility.

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 position is Irvine, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the design and technology teams to conceptualize and prototype interface functionality and flow.

• Help game designers to visualize systems and bring new features into the game.

• Design conceptual wireframes, user flow diagrams, and prototypes to solidify design direction.
• Work closely with UI Artists in the team, but also create basic 2D art to help bring the feature to life.

• Meet with UI team members and stakeholders to seek regular feedback and initiate teamwork opportunities.

• Maintain familiarity with WoW’s design--both the live product and ongoing expansions.

• Prepare and maintain documentation, style guides, and asset resources for art, programming, and QA team to follow and use.

• Collaborate with engineers to identify and tackle edge cases.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years experience working as UI/UX, designer, UI artist, or interaction designer in computer or console gaming, web or mobile app field.

• Strong written and spoken communications skills.

• Strong understanding of UX process and usability design principles.

• Able to understand technical implementations and limitations.

• An understanding of World of Warcraft visual identity and sensibilities.

• Able to work well with a team in a dynamic, cross-discipline, and iterative setting.

• Positive attitude and the ability to receive and provide objective feedback.

• A passion for World of Warcraft, video games, and user interface design.

PLUSES

• Experience designer UI/UX for live service games.

• Open to letting you do UI animations and small implementations if you also enjoy it.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

· Cover Letter (recommended).

· Resume.

· Portfolio demonstrating relevant UX/UI experience required.

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 innovate 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 videogame 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 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 $37.26 - $68.93 Hourly. 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.