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Activision | Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4 CAN | Full Time | Posted: 01/12/2013

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Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Activision Blizzard is a global interactive entertainment software leader and the world’s largest independent video game publisher.

The company’s product portfolio includes Activision Publishing’s Call of Duty®, and Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure™ franchises and such established licensed properties asSpider-Man™, X-Men™, James Bond™, and Transformers™, as well as Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft®, Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises.

Activision Blizzard is the umbrella organization over Activision Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment and provides corporate shared services such as Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Accounting, Facilities and Sales, for both companies.

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Activision Blizzard and its affiliated companies is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.


 


Designer - Bungie Project - Vancouver


 


Great Games Start with Great People! This is an exciting time to join us!


Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Activision Blizzard is a global interactive entertainment software leader and the world's largest independent video game publisher.


The company's product portfolio includes Activision Publishing's Call of Duty®, and Skylanders Spyro's Adventure(TM) franchises and such established licensed properties as Spider-Man(TM), X-Men(TM), James Bond(TM), and Transformers(TM), as well as Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft®, Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises.


Activision Blizzard is the umbrella organization over Activision Publishing and Blizzard Entertainment and provides corporate shared services such as Legal, HR, Finance, IT, Accounting, Facilities and Sales, for both companies.


 


Designer - Bungie Project - Vancouver


Activision's Central Technology group is looking for a designer who will be responsible for designing game and interface experiences related to a new AAA game franchise being developed at Bungie and published by Activision.The role will report to the Design Lead and will be based in Vancouver, BC.

 


Duties and Responsibilities:    


 


  • Work closely with the Art and Design Leads to visualize and create interface and gameplay features

  • Sketch/Wireframe concepts for menus and HUD elements

  • Work with engineers and designers to rapidly iterate and develop solutions to design challenges while following creative and art direction

  • Create and maintain design documentation, user experience specifications and other deliverables

  • Provide in-depth feedback on external designs

  • Use experience and research to identify effective mobile design patterns

Position Qualifications:


 


Educational Requirements: 


·         Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Communication Design, Interaction Design)  or diploma/certificate in Game Design strongly preferred


 


Special Knowledge, Skills:


  • Deep understanding of UI, usability principles, and information architecture

·         Strong communication, analytical and interpersonal skills working within cross-functional teams


·         Excellent written communication skills for sharing designs


 


Prior Experience/Previous Positions related to current position:  


  • 2 to 4 years of related experience required

  • Experience with mobile and web development required

  • Demonstrated understanding of User Interface Guidelines or mobile platforms preferred.

  • Experience with other platforms preferred

  • Experience with international and localization design considerations

  • Possess a solid working experience with appropriate prototyping and design tools including; Axure, Balsamiq Mockups, Photoshop, Illustrator, Visio, etc.

  • Ability to concept the user experience for a product, aid in the development of pre-visualization to communicate that vision, and then gain alignment on your direction with product stakeholders

  • Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate across multiple disciplines

 


Other Qualifications and/or Requirements


  • Be willing and able to travel to Bungie for meetings/conferences as needed

  • Knowledgeable in game design principles

  • Ability to build collaborative and respectful relationships, working through conflict constructively, both onsite and remotely

  • Show dedication and passion for the work and the team

  • Organize and plan work, set commitments that balance importance and urgency

  • Execute plans, meet commitments and be accountable

  • Task driven, self-motivated, and proactive

  • Works well under deadline pressure

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CA-BC-Vancouver
Organization
Activision Publishing Santa Monica

This job listing originated on Gamasutra.com, the game industry's leader.

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Location Vancouver, BC, V5Y 1V4, Canada
Categories Game / Level Designer / Creative Director

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