Lead UX Designer

Responsibilities

As Lead UX Designer your mission is to improve the experience of players in Call of Duty: Mobile
You will generate insights from player data, research, and competitor analysis, and partner closely with Product Managers to identify UX problems worth solving
You’ll propose experience concepts, flows, prototypes, and high level designs, and align on the direction with our development partner at Tencent, who will design and implement the detailed UX and UI
This is the first dedicated UX role on the Activision Call of Duty: Mobile team, so you’ll play a critical role in defining and shaping how we improve the UX in the game
You will report into the Senior Director of Product
This role is based in our Santa Monica, California office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week
Work arrangements may evolve to meet business needs
Lead UX ideation and direction for key systems and surfaces
Translate player insights, data, and research into experience concepts, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes
Partner with Product Managers to identify high impact UX opportunities
Collaborate with UX, design, and production teams at Tencent to set the UX direction
Evaluate how UX changes perform postlaunch and use learnings to guide iteration and future work
Establish best practices, standards, and processes for UX within the CODM product team

Skills

10+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a closely related role
Experience working with mobile first design
A strong track record of driving meaningful improvements to player or user experience
Deep empathy for players, and the ability to generate and use insights to understand player pain points and opportunities
Strong communication and influence skills, able to work well with others
Able to do meetings in the evening with people in China (typically no more than once or twice a week)
Experience working on a mobile free-to-play game
Experience with rapid or AI assisted prototyping tools
Experience playing Call of Duty on mobile, PC, or console, or playing other similar games

Benefits

💼 We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!
💊 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

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a closely related role
Experience working with mobile first design
A strong track record of driving meaningful improvements to player or user experience
Deep empathy for players, and the ability to generate and use insights to understand player pain points and opportunities
Strong communication and influence skills, able to work well with others
Able to do meetings in the evening with people in China (typically no more than once or twice a week)
Experience working on a mobile free-to-play game
Experience with rapid or AI assisted prototyping tools
Experience playing Call of Duty on mobile, PC, or console, or playing other similar games

Company Overview

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

About the Role

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 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.

Location

Santa Monica, CA

Salary

$121.5k - $224.88k yearly

Arrangement

Onsite

Category ID

1938

Term ID

1648

Plan ID

1027

Company

Activision Blizzard

Company Website

Activision Blizzard Careers

Application Type

url

Application URL

https://careers.activisionblizzard.com/job/ACCOUSR026708EXTERNAL/Lead-UX-Designer