Gamecompanies is hiring : Senior II UI / UX Designer - Overwatch 2 Irvine (USA) Bli

Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…artists? We are the Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, and we’re looking for a new hero to help us make Overwatch 2 - the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based game.

The Overwatch 2 team is searching for a Senior II UI / UX Designer to drive the development of seamless, visually striking interfaces that enhance gameplay and engagement across menus, HUDs, and interactive systems.

As a key contributor to one of Blizzard’s most beloved franchises, you’ll collaborate with artists, engineers, designers, and VFX specialists to design UI that is both functional and beautifully integrated into the Overwatch universe. From concept sketches to polished in-game implementation, your expertise will ensure every interface reflects Overwatch’s distinctive style while prioritizing accessibility and player interaction.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities :

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

Understand the distinctive Overwatch visual style and push it to the next level.

Create concepts, flows, layouts, mock-ups, and prototypes.

Collaborate with artists, engineers, VFX teams, and designers to create and implement a polished and fluid interface, leading to a great user experience.

Design awesome game interfaces that complement and develop the Overwatch style.

Work together with the team throughout the design process, gathering actionable feedback and iterating at appropriate levels.

Utilize game engines to develop and implement UI / UX designs effectively.

Experience

12+ years of UI / UX design experience, including contributions to AAA titles.

Proven ability to design UI for multiple platforms (PC & consoles).

Knowledge & Skills

Expertise in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), and front-end implementation (XAML, HTML5).

Exceptional ability to communicate design processes, iterate on feedback, and collaborate creatively.

Passion for gaming, with a deep understanding of multiplayer experiences and first-person shooters

Pluses

Experience with motion graphic tools (After Effects, Adobe Animate)

Familiarity with game engine UI implementation.

Shipped at least one AAA game as a UI / UX designer.

Strong knowledge of online gameplay design and user behaviors.

Please submit an online portfolio showcasing relevant UI / UX work.

Be prepared to complete a design test upon request.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com ), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ : MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We 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.

Rewards

We 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 :

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;

401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;

Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;

Mental 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;

If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility 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 / .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $121,500.00 - $224,880.00 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. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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