Home to the North American Ubisoft headquarters since 1996, Ubisoft San Francisco opened its development studio in 2009 and since developed Rocksmith® and Rocksmith 2014, to teach millions of people how to play guitar and bass. With a song library of over 1,500 songs and 10 years of support the Rocksmith franchise helped millions of players around the world on their musical journey. In 2017, the studio released the critically acclaimed South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™, in collaboration with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and South Park Digital Studios. The studio is currently working on innovative new titles with Rocksmith+ and XDefiant.

Job Description

Ubisoft is looking for a UX/UI Director to join a team in charge of developing a AAA game and participate in the upcoming XDefiant.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ensure the overall quality, both visually and ergonomic, of the menus, interfaces and visual feedbacks
Supervise the creation of the menus and interfaces art and style guides. Keep them up to date and ensure their applications.
Provide or supervise wireframe mock-up creation or prototype for all menus, HUD and feedbacks
Collaborate with the design team to define the ergonomic and interaction rules and controls, and make sure they are used coherently throughout all the systems
Make sure everything is clear for the player, and propose solutions to any potential confusion
Work with the core team of the game to participate in the game reviews; provide feedbacks and solutions to improve overall player’s experience
Follow-up and ensure menus and interfaces integration within the game in collaboration with the project manager or associate producer.
Anticipate and define the language localization constraint
Work with the tech team to make sure solutions are feasible and planned, and adjust accordingly
Work closely with the user research manager to define protocol of user testing, analyze results and develop solutions
Manage the UI team

Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Senior level experience as a UI design, art or UX design
Relevant experiences in UI Art Direction, style guide creation or any UI design related document
Relevant experiences in ergonomic
Ability to communicate a vision
Capacity to mock-up or prototype ideas
Ability to provide constructive feedback

Additional Information

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer HSA contribution to fully cover your deductible (with enrollment in a HSA eligible medical plan)
401k match
Paid vacation, holiday and wellness time
Fitness, physical challenge, and eSports competition reimbursements
Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of video-based therapy and psychiatry services
Membership to One Medical
Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer
Pawternity – paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC
Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline

Ubisoft is composed of over 20,000 talented people located in 55+ development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation, Ubisoft is the biggest in-house creative force in the industry.

Ubisoft’s worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work hand-in-hand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This cross-studio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassin's Creed®, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege®, Tom Clancy's The Division®, For Honor®, Rabbids®, Rayman®, Watch Dogs®, Far Cry®, The Crew®, Just Dance® and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

Ubisoft is committed to enriching player’s lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves, explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling game-changing challenges in entertainment and beyond? At Ubisoft, we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine, and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences, that's why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft, you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We’re committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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