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You will generate insights from player data, research, and competitor analysis, and partner closely with Product Managers to identify UX problems worth solving. You’ll propose experience concepts, flows, prototypes, and high level designs, and align on the direction with our development partner at Tencent, who will design and implement the detailed UX and UI. This is the first dedicated UX role on the Activision Call of Duty: Mobile team, so you’ll play a critical role in defining and shaping how we improve the UX in the game. You will report into the Senior Director of Product.\nThis role is based in our Santa Monica, California office and follows an onsite work schedule of four days per week. Work arrangements may evolve to meet business needs.\nWhat you bring to the table\nLead UX ideation and direction for key systems and surfaces\n\nTranslate player insights, data, and research into experience concepts, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes\n\nPartner with Product Managers to identify high impact UX opportunities\n\nCollaborate with UX, design, and production teams at Tencent to set the UX direction\n\nEvaluate how UX changes perform postlaunch and use learnings to guide iteration and future work\n\nEstablish best practices, standards, and processes for UX within the CODM product team\n\nMinimum Requirements\n10+ years of experience in UX design, product design, or a closely related role\n\nExperience working with mobile first design\n\nA strong track record of driving meaningful improvements to player or user experience\n\nDeep empathy for players, and the ability to generate and use insights to understand player pain points and opportunities\n\nStrong communication and influence skills, able to work well with others\n\nAble to do meetings in the evening with people in China (typically no more than once or twice a week)\n\nExtra Points\nExperience working on a mobile free-to-play game\n\nExperience with rapid or AI assisted prototyping tools\n\nExperience playing Call of Duty on mobile, PC, or console, or playing other similar games\n\nOur World\nAt Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.\nWe’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.\nWe’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater - this could be your opportunity to level up.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.\nReady to Activate Your Future?\nRewards\nWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:\nMedical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;\n401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;\nPaid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;\nMental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;\nIf the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.\nEligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.\nIn the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $124,000.00 - $229,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. 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