Principal User Experience Designer
Apply now »Date: Sep 13, 2024
Location: Montréal, Quebec, CA, H4C 1L8
Company: Hasbro
At Invoke, our mission is to Have Fun Building Great Games.
We believe the best games come from people who love what they do, in an environment that values them and their ideas. And we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success, whatever their role. As a member of Wizards of the Coast, we help enrich a catalog of games that has inspired gamers and developers for decades.
At Invoke, you get to play your part as a valued member of an open and dedicated team within a magical world!
Invoke Studios is currently looking to hire a Core Team of talented and varied people for a new AAA multiplayer game in the universe of D&D using the Unreal Engine.
If you are interested in joining a new team and actively contributing to the conception of a new game project, please read below.
Job Description
Invoke is looking for a Principal User Experience Designer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, designing and driving player-centric systems and will collaborate with other game designers and programmers to ensure implementation.
What You'll Do
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Understand the player’s goals, motivations and requirements, and provide a seamless experience
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Develop and implement design logic, flow and layout of the user interface across the game and gameplay loops
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Define and communicate the UX vision to the various teams to ensure consistency throughout the game
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Build functional prototypes and test concept features, eliminate friction points for players
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Determine the optimal inputs, controls, and behaviors to provide the best direction for the player and a consistent user experience
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Ensure proper implementation of functionalities and follow up on implementation
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Collaborate actively with various teams (Game design, UI, Audio, Art, Narrative, etc.)
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Continuously test and adapt your designs based on results
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Use usability tests and players feedback to improve overall user experience
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Explore ways to apply the latest UX innovations to the project.
What You'll Bring
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10+ years of experience in UX design
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At least one AAA video game title delivered in a User Experience Designer role
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Experience and passion for multiplayer, GaaS and PVP games is a strong plus
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Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
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Great video game culture
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Initiative to push boundaries and a strong desire to build something outstanding
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Excellent communication skills in French and English.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Invoke commits to offer equal working chances to every individual, without regard based on the following: age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, country origin, religion, citizenship, native country or any other possible particularities. We sincerely believe in a respectful and open-minded work environment, in which everyone can fully contribute to the organization's development.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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