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Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior UX Technical Designer, to join the development of a new IP.

• Partner with the Technical Director and Content Director to set the overall vision and direction for the tools UX.

• Create and drive vision of the UX rules and principles for the whole toolset.

• Work together with other teams on technical solutions, pipelines and tools supporting every aspect of game implementation.

• Take ownership of UX design in toolset – from ideation to final quality implementation.

• Support hires, training and mentoring of technical UX designers. 

• Analyze, pitch, prototype, and develop technical design features, systems, and tools for an unannounced AAA project.

• Create high level documentation with companywide UX guidelines.

• Create one-page pitches, tools & pipelines briefs, system outlines, and whatever other communication tools are vital for succinctly and effectively communicating technical design. 

• Leverage technical expertise to implement systems in proprietary tools. 

• Collaborate with multiple fields, ensuring partners are involved and informed throughout development. 

• Provide regular active feedback across all your features and the toolset. 

• Remain current on industry trends including new game engines, new UX techniques, and trending work excellence.  

You’re awesome because you have…

• Proven experience (8+ years) shipping AAA titles in UX design roles.

• Ability to communicate design vision and to align vision within the team.  

• Experience with versatile game development tools such as Unity, Unreal, or similar proprietary tools.  

• Extensive player experience with games, including action, RPG, open world, and online titles.  

• Outstanding self-motivation and initiative, and a positive demeanor in the face of challenges.  

• Experienced in developing multiplayer games and understand the functioning of client – server architecture. 

Bonus points for…

• Proven experience in UX for software development outside of the game dev industry.

• Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles.

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! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

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