Experience Designer

Zynga is looking for a dynamic Experience Designer to join our hardworking team!

You are responsible for crafting user-centered design solutions that promote ease of use, employ outstanding game/interaction design, and optimize the user experience universally.

This includes all phases of the design process including conceptual design/development, graphic and interface design, Interaction models, prototypes, user/task flows and art production.

You will work closely with UX Lead to establish and maintain the visual integrity, interaction methods, brand standards, and consistency for the game and collaborate with engineering for execution of design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates designs quickly and crafts creative high quality work. Owns features.
• Possess excellent understanding of visual design principles, style guidelines, design processes, and creative workflow.
• Develop UI, graphic design, and interaction specifications/guidelines.
• Execution, delivery of UI designs and integration of production assets
• Rapid prototyping, MVP/clickthru prototypes for internal buy-in
• Expert in working with industry standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Sketch / Figma / Invision Studio / Adobe XD, Principle / Marvel
• Expertise in multi-device/platform design
• Proficiency towards adapting and learning different game development tools (Flash, Unity).
• Proficiency in building Design Systems and Prototyping frameworks
• Employ user-centered design practices to deliver outstanding interactive game experiences.
• Ability to make design decisions and take on design problems independently, present and sell design concepts.
• Support design decisions from a practical, UX standard methodologies standpoint.
• Interface, collaborate with key internal client and project partners to ensure the user experience reflects player needs and consistency.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2+ years’ experience in UX Design.
• Graphic/Visual design skills required for UI deliverables
• Expertise in initial data gathering, competitive analysis, stakeholder interviews, information architecture, usability evaluation, interaction design for co-creation of the spec and driving product conversations, strategy in new/large features, experiments.
• Expertise in conducting user research
• Should have worked in a team of Experience Designers
• Should be able to supervise, lead, mentor juniors, establish OKRs and follow up.
• Should be able to operate independently with minimal supervision, check-in.
• Encouraged to evangelise the UX methodologies, evaluate and establish standard methodologies.
• Hands-on experience or knowledge of Unity 3D and motion design is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent presentation skills
• Real passion for gaming

What we offer you:

• Work in a studio that has complete P&L ownership of games
• Create next-gen games that will be played and loved by millions of players around the world
• Work in a collaborative team that invests in your development and growth on-the-job
• Competitive salary, bonus plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 20 days annual leave + company holidays
• Extended medical coverage that includes OPD, dental, vision and telehealth
• Group Life, Disability and Critical Illness insurance
• Equitable Childcare facilities for all employees
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning and nurturing support programs
• Comprehensive leave options and flexible working hours to ensure work life balance.
• Keep your health on track with our wellbeing programs covering fitness expenses and complimentary meals served around the clock.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Around the year employee events and casual dress every single day.
• A diverse team of friendly, fun and supportive co-workers to work with and, impact millions of daily players.
• Re-engage with your special interest by being a part of our employee resource groups that connect Zyngites through inclusivity, culture, lifestyle and fun.