UX Design Lead, Battle.net Shared Technologies
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Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Description:
Team Name:
Job Title:
UX Design Lead, Battle.net Shared Technologies
Requisition ID:
R024969
Job Description:
The Battle.net & Online Products (B&OP) organization is the powerhouse behind not just the Battle.net platform but also the marketing ecosystem for all Blizzard games, delivering seamless experiences to millions of players worldwide. It's where game universes come together, and we're looking for a visionary leader to help shape its future through design systems.
As the UX Design Lead for Battle.net Shared Technologies, you will be at the helm of Blizzard's multi-brand design system, where you will drive consistency, innovation, and scalability across all teams. Your mission is to develop and execute a clear vision for a design system that empowers teams, enhances user experiences, and fuels the creative magic that makes Blizzard legendary. From UI frameworks to interaction patterns, you will define and evolve the design foundation that supports Battle.net and Blizzard's global gaming ecosystem.
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. You should possess top-tier communication skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to champion design at every level of the organization. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in design systems, product design, and scalable innovation, with a proven track record of identifying, researching, designing, and shipping features and products through a design system. If you're passionate about crafting world-class player experiences and love working at the intersection of design, technology, and gaming, we want to hear from you!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Special Sauce - not required but adds flavor
Submission / Portfolio Instructions
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
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.
Job Title:
UX Design Lead, Battle.net Shared Technologies
Requisition ID:
R024969
Job Description:
The Battle.net & Online Products (B&OP) organization is the powerhouse behind not just the Battle.net platform but also the marketing ecosystem for all Blizzard games, delivering seamless experiences to millions of players worldwide. It's where game universes come together, and we're looking for a visionary leader to help shape its future through design systems.
As the UX Design Lead for Battle.net Shared Technologies, you will be at the helm of Blizzard's multi-brand design system, where you will drive consistency, innovation, and scalability across all teams. Your mission is to develop and execute a clear vision for a design system that empowers teams, enhances user experiences, and fuels the creative magic that makes Blizzard legendary. From UI frameworks to interaction patterns, you will define and evolve the design foundation that supports Battle.net and Blizzard's global gaming ecosystem.
We're looking for a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. You should possess top-tier communication skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to champion design at every level of the organization. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in design systems, product design, and scalable innovation, with a proven track record of identifying, researching, designing, and shipping features and products through a design system. If you're passionate about crafting world-class player experiences and love working at the intersection of design, technology, and gaming, we want to hear from you!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the vision for the design system, ensuring it aligns with both business objectives and user experience needs.
- Lead and nurture a team of talented product designers by providing mentorship, career development opportunities, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on large-scale design initiatives, advocating for players' needs and ensuring a cohesive user experience across multiple products.
- Promote adoption and education by developing training programs, onboarding resources, and evangelizing systematic design thinking throughout the organization.
- Push the boundaries of design excellence by continuously evolving the design system based on research, data, and real-world usage, ensuring it remains innovative, scalable, and adaptable.
- Create and maintain robust documentation that clearly articulates design principles, component best practices, and style guidelines to maintain consistency across teams.
- Collaborate with design leadership to refine design strategies, explore emerging technologies, and uphold industry best practices, driving the continuous evolution of Blizzard's design standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in user experience design, interaction design, or similar
- 2+ years of leadership experience, guiding and mentoring designers while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
- Proven expertise in building and scaling design systems, with a track record of driving consistency and efficiency across products.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts, advocate for design decisions, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop and execute a design system vision that aligns with both user needs and business objectives.
- Technical fluency, with a solid understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and how design integrates into development workflows (no coding required)
- Experience working within Agile/Kanban development teams and using JIRA
Special Sauce - not required but adds flavor
- Experience or enthusiasm for tackling the challenges of multi-brand design systems and scaling them across diverse products.
- Passion for games, with a pulse of the gaming market
- A love of Figma and design documentation
- New music recommendations... we are running low
Submission / Portfolio Instructions
- Cover Letter, resume, and a portfolio with examples of your design work, leadership philosophy, and problem-solving skills.
- Only online submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! 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 & 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.
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
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.