Lead UX Designer - Los Angeles, United States - Electronic Arts

Description

Requisition Number:
178101


Position Title:
Sr Experience Designer II

External Description:

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected.

From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle.

We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide.
Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2,

Star Wars Jedi:
Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.
Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.
Apex Legends is looking for a creative Lead UX Designer to help shape the future of our game. You'll work on designing new features and interactive flows from early concepts through to release. While helping manage and grow other UX designers on the team.
If you have experience developing streamlined interaction systems for games and you are familiar with the live service model, we are looking for youWhat You'll Do...ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with, and take direction from, the Experience Design Director and feature stakeholders to take important UX-heavy features from concept to completion on a large projectWork with other designers and engineers, to understand and determine UX goals for new and evolving featuresIndependently design solutions: concepts, wireframes, and prototypes while iterating based on your research, team feedback, and user feedbackCreate process flows, wireframes, and visual design mockups to conceptualize and communicate detailed interaction behaviors for multiple environments and audiencesBuild rapid prototypes for iterative design, ensuring they make for the best possible player experienceDocument and promote awareness of UX standards, and push to improve UX design workflow processesQualifications3+ years of experience in UX design1+ year of management experienceShipped at least 1 game or large-scale non-game project, in a UX design rolePassion for user-centered design, and a fascination for understanding how users experience a productProficient in user experience design tools (e.g. Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe XD, Axure, or Omnigraffle)Understand the importance of documentation and teaching othersEnjoy creative problem-solving, and value respectful feedback processesBroad taste in gamesValuable Additional SkillsExperience developing UX for AAA games, multiplayer games, live service games or FPS genreUnderstand interaction design on console, pc and mobileDegree in Interaction Design, Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or related HCI disciplineNext StepsAs part of the application process, we may ask you to complete a practical work exercise. Apply online with a resume that includes a portfolio link.

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSThe base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states.

If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location.

EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting.

Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs.

Sacramento):
o $131,600 - $213,300

• New York (depending on location e.g. Manhattan vs.

Buffalo):
o $131,600 - $213,300

Jersey City, NJ:
o $154,800 - $213,300

• Colorado (depending on location e.g. Denver vs.

Colorado Springs):
o $131,600 - $179,600

• Washington (depending on location e.g. Seattle vs.

Spokane):
o $131,600 - $195,200Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.


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Lead UX Designer (Apex Legends)

Company Profile:
We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.


EEOText:
About Electronic ArtsEverything we do is designed to inspire the world to play.

Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We're looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us.

We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life.

Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.


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0
Can this position be remote?: 1

EEO Employer Verbiage:
About Electronic ArtsWe exist to inspire the world to play.

Through innovative technology and immersive storytelling, we deliver new ways of experiencing worlds of interactive entertainment for our millions of players worldwide.

Our strength lies in the diversity of our people, combining creativity, innovation and passion.

We fully champion inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for growing, learning, and leading that allows for the most impactful and rewarding work of our teams' careers.

We put our people first, and we make sure they're taken care of both in and out of the office.

As we reflect on our learnings and successes from remote work, we aim to provide dynamic, collaborative and flexible work environments for our teams.

Our employees connect through our Employee Resource Groups, which are actively involved in driving business decisions every step of the way.

But our support doesn't end at the workplace—we also encourage a balanced lifestyle with paid time off and new parent leave, free video games, fitness reimbursement and more.

Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful and inspiring workplace for all of our employees.

Through our diversity, equity, inclusion and social responsibility programs, we're doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community.

We're looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and build on our success.

As our industry accelerates, we aren't just keeping up—we're staying ahead of the game.
Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.