Studio UX Director

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Firaxis Games is looking for a talented, motivated, and experienced director to define the vision for user experience and interface design for Firaxis’ future. The Studio UX Director will improve the process, quality, and efficiency of user interface personnel while ensuring that Firaxis provides a best-in-class user experience to our customers.The Studio UX Director reports to the Chief Creative Officer and will participate in strategic studio leadership functions as appropriate with a focus on evaluating high-level opportunities and challenges and formulating field specific initiatives and adaptations.ResponsibilitiesUse your formidable UI engineering, design, and artistic skill to both guide and close all studio projects for successful launchDevelop the Craft of UX Design at Firaxis and provide strategic guidance on design throughout productionRecruit a diverse team of world class UX engineers, designers and UI artists, and retain talent with a policy of nurturing individual career goalsCollaborate closely with art direction, narrative, monetization/ Live-ops, and marketing to ensure a clear, singular, on-brand vision for the player experience, with a particular focus on FTUE and learnabilityWith leadership, define per-project decks of core user personas to inform UI/UX design, and advocate for these personas throughout the life cycle of the game, to ensure that we are never in the position of reverse-engineering our audienceMake Firaxis into an industry leader in accessibility, with innovative ideas to open our games to players of different cultures, capabilities, and preferencesDefine clear standards for team-viewable centralized, living wireframe documentation, as well as expectations for messaging evolutions in designBuild and manage vectors for feedback and regularly coordinate with project design leadership to ensure team voices are heard and addressedEnsure that the game expresses Firaxis commitment to inclusivity and racial/cultural sensitivityProvide UX oversight across all project platforms to create a cohesive and equal player experienceAnalyze competitors' games to fully understand successes and failures, and work with UI design leads to incorporate those findings into our designsConduct and interpret user tests to identify user behavior and areas to optimize user experienceLeverage internal QA for user research and feedback, working with UI design leads to formulate clear test plans throughout developmentManage UI/UX artists and designers through 1-on-1’s, annual reviews, compensation, disciplinary procedures, and separations. Co-manage UI Engineers alongside our Technical Directors and Director of EngineeringQualificationsAt least 10 years’ experience in video game UI/UX design and creation with at least two shipped titles as UI/UX Lead or UI/UX DirectorThorough understanding of UI/UX design, art, and engineering practicesSignificant management and mentoring experience including experience with disciplinary and career development practicesStrong understanding of game development processes and gameplay mechanicsA willingness to advocate for the player and be their voice when neededStrong communication skills both written and verbalStrong alignment with Firaxis values and Mission (see below)Must possess current US work authorizationAs an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.BenefitsRelocation assistance providedFlexible work hours401KFamily friendly work environmentAnd more!Firaxis Mission And ValuesOur mission is to own the strategy genre by making the best strategy games on the planet.Our Core ValuesPeople FirstTreat people with respect, create a culture of belonging, and act with empathy.Gameplay Focused:Deliver quality game experiences, take pride in your work, and put players at the center of every decision.Be Accountable:Own outcomes, be honest, and treat feedback as a gift.Embrace Enthusiasm:Allow space for failure, share your excitement, and let passion drive outcomes.Work Smart:Solve for efficiency, focus on collaboration, and prioritize improvement.#J-18808-Ljbffr