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Lead Systems Designer, Overwatch

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The world could always use more heroes…

The Overwatch Team is looking for an accomplished designer to lead our Systems Design Team.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as a leader, and a strong background in system design, especially in critical thinking and analysis. You should be able to look at problems from the perspectives of all types of players--from the most casual to the most advanced--and help drive features and designs that make Overwatch a game enjoyable by all.

You are driven by accessibility and simplicity and excel at working alongside other disciplines to create systems and features that innovate and improve the projects you work on. You can drive design from creation and prototyping to implementation, iteration, and bug fixing. You are able to quickly adapt to changes in scope and priority, and think about the user experience in everything you do. You are passionate about video games, knowledgeable about Overwatch, and are excited to contribute to the overall success of our team!

But, most importantly, you are a strong communicator, and you want to share your experiences and knowledge with others, helping mentor your team of designers and level up those around you.

We embrace the core philosophy of our IP: We are stronger as a team. If you're looking for people who support each other in times of success, as well as adversity, you may be the next Hero we're looking for!

Requirements

• 5+ Years of experience as a designer with 2+ years as a Lead.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal and written communications skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with other disciplines and groups.
• Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling experience for game systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience developing and/or playing games within the shooter genre.
• Strong technical skills, with experience with visual scripting languages and/or industry standard toolsets (Unity, Unreal, etc.)
• Expertise with MS Office, specifically Excel.

Pluses

• Strong math skills.
• UI/UX development experience.
• Prior work experience or education in other (non-design) disciplines: art, programming, production, or audio.
• Passion and knowledge of Overwatch gameplay and lore.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job Status: Full-Time

Primary Location: United States-CA-Irvine

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Accommodation Request: 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 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! At Activision Blizzard, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply

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/ .