Principal Experience Designer (Unannounced Midcore Title)

Who we are: 

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 6 billion times on mobile, including Star Wars™: Hunters, CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™.Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or follow Zynga on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or the Zynga blog

Position Overview:

Come and be part of something exciting.  Here at Zynga, we’re setting up a new game that is unlike anything we have put out before.  Action-packed and full of chaotic moments, we’re bringing a whole new level of fun to Zynga’s portfolio.  We’re looking for someone special to have a huge impact on the UX front for this title.  You will have the opportunity to use the gamut of your skills on this team, bringing to the table art, design, flows, prototypes, leadership, and a whole lot of blowing stuff up. 

What You'll do: 

The Principal User Experience Designer will assist the UX lead in developing the XD vision of our product and carrying out that vision. This Principal role will work closely with the UX lead located in North America and will help ensure that the UX efforts in the Barcelona office are carried out with top-notch outcomes and are in line with the franchise leads’ vision.  This role leads the effort in innovative and groundbreaking design solutions to create user-centered design solutions that promote ease of use, employ outstanding game/interaction design, and optimize the user experience universally in response to user testing.

• Collaborate with the product and design teams to conceptualize, define, and develop features that yield extraordinary experiences for our players.
• Create user flows, interface wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation.
• Create UI design/layouts.
• Create high-fidelity mock-ups for pre-visualization during pre-production.
• Create UI art and visual design for user interfaces.
• Collaborate with the art team to define/adhere to a thematic art style.
• Design (and create) functional animation for user interactions.
• Prepare assets for implementation in the Unity game engine.
• Be the owner of UX for multiple game feature pods.
• Set examples, guides, and standard methodologies in UI/UX for others in your game team.
• Participate in critiques, product reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor senior UI/UX staff.
• Collaborate with UI/UX staff from other game teams to share findings and develop standard methodologies across the organization.

What You Bring: 

• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, adept at quickly acquiring new skills and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrates exceptional prioritization, efficiency, and autonomy, with a strong emphasis on organization and adherence to industry standards.
• Proactively pursues personal, interpersonal, and craft skill development while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and mentorship, guiding junior team members in honing their skills.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences, presenting complex ideas convincingly and facilitating consensus-building across teams and locations.
• Expert in UX Design principles with a proven track record in defining usability challenges, participating in comprehensive research, and validating solutions through testing.
• Specializes in designing for mid-core mobile gaming, leveraging user psychology and prototyping expertise.
• Proficient in graphic design principles and industry-standard software, including Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experienced in traditional game development methods, engine-specific interface creation, and collaboration with technical counterparts for seamless integration and optimization for mobile game development.
• Skilled in Unity Game Engine, capable of creating and implementing user interfaces in complex game infrastructure.
• Ability to create new assets that adhere to an established visual style and further develop that style, ensuring consistency and innovation in design aesthetics.
• 6+ years of experience in the game development industry specializing in UX, having worked on 3+ different game titles.
• Software Expertise, specifically in Figma, Photoshop, and Unity

What's in it for you as a Socialpointer/Zynga Employee in Barcelona??

• Hybrid working model from home and office. What does this mean? You need to live within commuting distance of our Barcelona office to attend important meetings and events.
• Relocation support to help you move to Barcelona, if you're not already here.
• An impressive 25 days of annual leave, not including public holidays.
• An additional 5 days of annual leave during Christmas.
• Full Catering for Breakfast and lunch at the office.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family to keep your health bar full.
• Choose from the latest iOS or Android device upon joining (phone or tablet).
• Free language lessons in English and Spanish.
• Spotify Premium to add a special soundtrack to your adventure.
• Legendary social events and parties to let off some steam.
• Personal development is key for us: enjoy a significant budget to enhance your skills and knowledge, providing real growth opportunities!

What We Offer You:

Coming to work in the office? Don’t worry – we have you covered. Check out some of our onsite benefits:

• Gym Facilities: Want to stay in shape? We have state-of-the-art gym facilities so you can level up your build stats.
• New Office: Enjoy our brand-new office, complete with top-tier amenities, including a professional barista and delicious breakfast options.
• Onsite Physiotherapist: Book an appointment with our onsite physiotherapist for any aches and pains.
• Onsite Hairdressers: Drop by our onsite hairdressers for a trim (and forget your wallet; it's a Guild perk).

The list just goes on & on... so get your game on and apply now! Click “apply” to level up and submit your application in English.

Diversity & Conclusion Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment with us is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, health conditions, or impairments (subject to any local qualifying requirements) to ensure their full participation in the job application or interview process. Please contact us at [email protected] to request any accommodations or for support related to your application for an open position.

Please be aware that Socialpoint does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others.  Socialpoint also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel.  Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scamp or phishing attack, and you should not engage.  Socialpoint’s  in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a zynga.com, naturalmotion.com, smallgiantgames.com, themavens.com, gram.gs email domain).