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Blizzard Entertainment · 11 hours ago

UX Design Director

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $310K/yr

12+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes. They are seeking an experienced UX Design Director to assist in the creation of new ARPG experiences within the Diablo universe, responsible for delivering engaging gameplay and leading a high-performing design team.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and mentor a high‑performing UI/UX team; set clear standards, workflows, and quality bars

Define and maintain interface guidelines and patterns to ensure cohesive, readable experiences across platforms and control schemes

Partner with User Research and analytics to validate decisions and iterate based on player data and playtests

Create wireframes and mockups for core features; implement efficient layouts in the engine and communicate functional requirements to engineering

Collaborate across disciplines (art, design, audio, engineering, production) to embed UX principles throughout development

Present work regularly, gather feedback, and refine the player experience

Track industry trends and accessibility best practices to inform innovation and live‑service needs (seasons, events, shop, battle pass)

Qualification

UI/UX designDesign team leadershipUX design toolsAAA engine integrationWireframingPrototypingVisual design principlesCommunicationPositive attitudeDocumentation strategies

Required

12+ years in UI/UX for games or interactive products, with shipped work that demonstrates ARPG‑friendly readability, hierarchy, and interaction craft

Proven experience leading design teams. Have a track record of providing design direction, performance management, and professional development

Expert-level understanding of hierarchy and layout design principles, UX process and usability design principles, color theory, and visual design

Proficiency in UX design tools such as Figma, Miro, and Photoshop (or equivalent) for wireframing, prototyping, and documentation, with the ability to run or collaborate on user research and playtest synthesis

Hands-on experience integrating UI in AAA engines, understanding art/tech workflows, performance constraints, and cross-discipline handoffs

Shipped complex UI systems end-to-end across distinct inputs and platforms (e.g., KBM vs. controller, PC/console, and familiarity with mobile patterns where relevant)

Strong communicator: clear, persuasive writing and presentation; effective collaboration across design, art, engineering, audio, and production

Demonstrated ability to take features from initial pitch to shipped product, leveraging appropriate tools, technology, and visual language

Strong documentation philosophies and strategies to evangelize your designs

Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback

Preferred

Experience manipulating UI materials and effects, including dynamic elements like repeating animations, gothic VFX, and combat‑driven feedback loops that reinforce the dark fantasy aesthetic

Portfolio showcasing ARPG or action‑RPG UI/UX solutions, demonstrating mastery of inventory systems, skill trees, loot flows, and readability under fast‑paced combat conditions

Motion graphics or animation expertise applied to UI transitions, ability activations, and diegetic elements that enhance immersion without sacrificing clarity

Active player of ARPGs and live‑service titles (bonus for Diablo experience), with a strong understanding of progression systems, endgame loops, and player expectations around customization and accessibility

Benefits

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

Company

Blizzard Entertainment

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Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blizzard.com

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