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TRION WORLDS

www.TrionWorlds.com/careers

www.Defiance.com

SEEKING: UX DESIGNER

DEFIANCE™ is the first multi-platform shooter MMO that in a ground-breaking entertainment experience interconnects with a global television program on Syfy. The game combines the intense action of a console third-person shooter, with the persistence, scale, and customization of an MMO, while its TV counterpart exudes the scope, story, and drama of a classic sci-fi epic.

Being developed for the PC, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, DEFIANCE unites the MMORPG and Shooter game genres across the most popular platforms.

Trion Worlds is seeking a talented User Experience Designer to develop game interfaces for Defiance™, our multi-platform shooter MMO being developed in collaboration with Syfy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Provide comprehensive designs for the game’s graphical user interfaces, specifying layout, functionality, and flow

·         Coordinate game-ready assets for use in user interfaces, such as textures, icons, and fonts

·         Provide written descriptions of non-graphical user interfaces, such as mouse, keyboard, and gamepad controls

·         Participate in general game design sessions

·         Organize the information displayed across user interfaces

·         Manage relationships with various design stakeholders

·         Drive design process and create a good end-to-end experience

·         Advocate and lead UX discussions; achieve best-possible designs

·         Drive design thinking and champion the UX vision across the organization

·         Facilitate for project teams throughout the design process, gathering actionable feedback and iterating at the appropriate levels

·         Collaborate with other designers, program managers, and engineering teams, working to prioritize UX design

REQUIREMENTS

·         3+ years of experience in applied UX design,  Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         3+ years of prototyping experience including a deep knowledge of designer tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator

PLUSES

·         Undergraduate degree or equivalent certificates in interaction design, industrial design, graphic design, or other UX design-related field; Master’s degree preferred

·         Experience working in a game development team as a user interface designer, artist, or game designer

·         Experience developing websites, including knowledge of HTML

·         Professional experience as an artist; logo design and layout skills

·         Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to present design solutions for game UX

·         Strong project management skills; ability to manage schedules and identify project needs and priorities

·         Must be able to work collaboratively and drive design solutions across multiple teams

·         Strong knowledge of PC and console games; familiarity with MMO and shooter games

·         Passion for making great games!