Senior UX Designer: Tools - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Rockstar Games

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At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.


A career at Rockstar Games is about being part of a team working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects to be found in any entertainment medium.

You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you can learn, and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.


Rockstar North is on the lookout for a talented UX Designer who possesses a passion for video game content authoring tools and solutions.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in the heart of Edinburgh.


WHAT WE DO:


  • We create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
  • These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Work with artists/animators and tools developers to ensure that new tools and features have UX considered from conception through to early testing and beyond.
  • Review existing tools and workflows with artists and animators using established UX techniques to identify and document problem areas in their workflows.
  • Ensure consistency across tools, particularly where content creators are spanning multiple tools in their workflow.
  • Work with our developers to provide expertise and assist in documenting our tools.
  • Be proficient in Human-Centred Design (HCD) principles and processes, ensuring outcomes meet both business and user goals. Contribute to the overall product strategy and relationships with other teams.
  • Champion Human-Centred Design (HCD) principles and processes, ensuring outcomes meet both business and user goals.
  • Demonstrate exceptional problem solving, craft and IxD skills, underpinned by a strong understanding of systems.
  • Demonstrate excellent knowledge of UX process and evidencebased design methodologies.
  • Have strong experience with user flows and complex interactive prototypes at various levels of fidelity.
  • Confidently collaborate and present work to team and stakeholders.
  • Take ownership for the timely execution of all project deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • 5+ years of experience as a UX Designer or Interaction Designer.
  • A degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) or a relevant field (design, software engineering) or equivalent qualifications or experience in a field of UX.
  • Portfolio demonstrating applied human centered design processes and principles.

SKILLS:


  • Experience leading UX from the start to the end of a project.
  • Deep understanding and experience of standard UX, UCD and service design processes.
  • Good understanding of how insights and data guide UX processes.
  • Proven ability to turn ideas into actionable development tasks that solve workflow and user interaction problems.
  • Collaborative and pragmatic approach to work.
  • Confident explaining designs and solutions to the wider team.
  • Able to think strategically, creatively and conceptually.
  • An eye for detail and strong design skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Understanding of good usability and accessibility practices.
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe CS, Sketch, Invision and other prototyping tools.
  • Natural curiosity for how video game content is authored and a desire to learn.

PLUSES:


  • Strong interest and understanding of game development tools.
  • Experience with telemetry and analytics.
  • Experience in technical art or tools development.

HOW TO APPLY:


Rockstar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.


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