Activision is hiring: Expert UX Designer in Foster City

Content Summary: Expert UX Designer at Foster City, for Activision Job Title: Expert UX Designer Requisition ID: R024608 Job Description: Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since our inception in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic titles like Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty: WWII (2017), and, most recently, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. As industry leaders in first-person shooter development, our commitment to excellence is reflected in every detail of our games, from highly polished multiplayer experiences to emotionally engaging single-player campaigns. At Sledgehammer Games, we believe in pushing boundaries, redefining the possibilities of interactive storytelling, and setting new standards for visual and gameplay fidelity. We are excited to invite a talented and passionate developer to join our growing team as an Expert UX Designer based in our Foster City, CA studio. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our talented teams across the globe, including our locations in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Your Mission As an Expert UX Designer, you will be integral to Sledgehammer Games’ UIX team in San Mateo, taking hands-on responsibility for crafting exceptional user experiences across in-game systems and front-end interfaces. From pre-production through to shipping, you will focus on executional excellence, ensuring systems are designed and implemented to the highest AAA standards. You will bring advanced technical skills, design expertise, and a relentless attention to detail, working cross-discipline to drive the creation of polished, player-focused UX systems and interfaces. Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: Crafting complex user experience systems, flows, menus, and HUD to meet design objectives with exceptional attention to detail. Developing advanced prototypes and detailed documentation to refine design and support the implementation of features. Collaborating with artists and engineers to deliver the best possible user experience while adhering to technical and aesthetic constraints. Partnering with User Research to refine and optimize designs based on rigorous testing and player feedback. Taking product ownership of UX features, driving the end-to-end execution of features, ensuring quality and consistency throughout. Collaborating with Engineers and getting hands-on in the execution of systems, screens, and features using proprietary tools and high-level scripting languages. Driving the refinement of UX development tools, processes, and pipelines to improve efficiency and outcomes. Partnering with Player Analytics to refine and optimize live systems based on player feedback and behavior. Serving as a role model for UX excellence in the team, providing mentorship to junior/mid/senior-level designers. Player Profile Demonstrated ability to create UX systems for AAA titles, with at least one shipped product. Expertise in creating UX for games with extensive full-stack design experience, from concept through in-engine execution. Proficient in core UX discipline tools such as Figma or Adobe XD. Capable visual designer with a strong sense of aesthetics, confident in tools like Photoshop. Experience with LUA or other high-level scripting languages. Experience with animation, demonstrating how wireframes translate to motion. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to create clear, concise documentation and compelling presentations. Proactive work ethic, managing and communicating workload effectively to production and leads. An outstanding portfolio demonstrating technical expertise and personal design values. Extra Points Deep understanding of the Call of Duty franchise as a player. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for our employees. 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 & well-being programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs; 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr