Lead UI/UX Designer

The Walt Disney Company is embarking on an ambitious project to create a new interactive universe through its Disney Digital Entertainment division. They are seeking a Lead UI/UX Designer to own and create UI implementations for various interactive games and experiences, collaborating with a talented team to enhance player engagement through innovative design.

Responsibilities:

• Owning and creating UI implementation using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments
• Work with project leads and other developers to design and create UI elements and game experiences that are fun and engaging
• Lead the development of UI and manage the work for the UI team while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure
• Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars
• Create wireframes and mockups for user interfaces
• Work closely with the art direction to develop and maintain UI style guidelines
• Collaborate with other developers to design and build user interfaces that enhance the players gameplay experience
• Design, implement, and iterate on UI and UX systems and features
• Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation
• Provide guidance and mentorship for other UI Designers

Requirements:

• 8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead/Manager role
• Developed using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN and adept in the use UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics), Blueprints and/or the Verse Scripting language
• Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things
• Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics
• Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative
• Have experience creating UI mockups and wireframes using Figma or other UI programs
• Understand best practices to create smooth and engaging user experiences
• Can communicate and understand what makes a clean, friendly, and engaging UI for games
• Understand best standards and practices of user interface design within a variety of different game styles
• Have expertise at working with 3D game engines and understanding the strengths and limitations in regards to user interface design
• Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups
• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience