Respawn Entertainment
Senior UX Designer (Apex Legends)
Respawn Entertainment, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Apex Legends is looking for a Senior UX Designer to join us in expanding the Apex Universe at our growing location in Los Angeles - Chatsworth or Vancouver, BC. Reporting to our Lead Experience Designer, you'll design, manage, and execute UI/UX features and interactive flows, from early concepts through to release.
Responsibilities
Work with lead, principal, and design stakeholders to manage and drive important UX-heavy features from concept to completion on a large, live, product
Collaborate with (Experience Design) team leadership to define, develop, and exemplify best practices, templates, and guiding principles for the team’s work
Independently develop high-level feature and pipeline solutions that align with gameplay design goals, product goals, and accessibility standards
Iterate on design concepts based on feedback, design requirements, and creative direction
Work closely with engineers and UI technical designers to implement features
Work closely with producers and directors to estimate and prioritize work
Collaborative, inclusive attitude with the ability to listen, learn, adapt, and mentor others
Ability to present work and clearly articulate rationale and design decisions
Requirements
5+ years of professional game development experience, working in game engines
Proficiency in relevant software packages such as Figma or comparable UX design tools
Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts
Strong attention to detail and the ability to polish features to a AAA quality
A strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, layout, color, iconography
Portfolio demonstrating relevant and unique UX work and problem-solving
Nice To Have
Experience developing UX for AAA games, multiplayer games, live service games or FPS genre
Understand interaction design on console, pc and mobile
Degree in Interaction Design, Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or related HCI discipline
If all this excites you, then we want to talk to you. Don't let doubt deter you! We are an equal opportunity team excited about our next journey. Please submit your resume to apply. We will get back to you once we have a chance to review.
Compensation And Benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$119,600 - $167,300 CAD
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$138,400 - $211,700 USD
In the US, we 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, 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.
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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Responsibilities
Work with lead, principal, and design stakeholders to manage and drive important UX-heavy features from concept to completion on a large, live, product
Collaborate with (Experience Design) team leadership to define, develop, and exemplify best practices, templates, and guiding principles for the team’s work
Independently develop high-level feature and pipeline solutions that align with gameplay design goals, product goals, and accessibility standards
Iterate on design concepts based on feedback, design requirements, and creative direction
Work closely with engineers and UI technical designers to implement features
Work closely with producers and directors to estimate and prioritize work
Collaborative, inclusive attitude with the ability to listen, learn, adapt, and mentor others
Ability to present work and clearly articulate rationale and design decisions
Requirements
5+ years of professional game development experience, working in game engines
Proficiency in relevant software packages such as Figma or comparable UX design tools
Experience in rapid prototyping to test the feasibility of concepts
Strong attention to detail and the ability to polish features to a AAA quality
A strong understanding of graphic design principles, typography, layout, color, iconography
Portfolio demonstrating relevant and unique UX work and problem-solving
Nice To Have
Experience developing UX for AAA games, multiplayer games, live service games or FPS genre
Understand interaction design on console, pc and mobile
Degree in Interaction Design, Psychology, Human Factors, Industrial Engineering or related HCI discipline
If all this excites you, then we want to talk to you. Don't let doubt deter you! We are an equal opportunity team excited about our next journey. Please submit your resume to apply. We will get back to you once we have a chance to review.
Compensation And Benefits The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).
PAY RANGES
British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$119,600 - $167,300 CAD
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$138,400 - $211,700 USD
In the US, we 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, 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.
In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.
About Electronic Arts We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.
We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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