Blizzard is hiring Principal UX Designer,Spain, 2026
1 day ago
Barcelona
ppBlizzard Entertainment is seeking a world-class, visionary bPrincipal UX Designer /b to join an elite, highly experienced mobile development unit in Barcelona. In this premier leadership role, you will take absolute structural ownership of the end-to-end user experience for bOverwatch Rush /b—a major, unannounced top-down mobile Hero shooter that brings the vibrant, globally recognized Overwatch universe into a high-performance, touch-first format. /p pAs a Principal Designer, your primary mission is to architect, socialize, and safeguard an intuitive, accessible, and deeply immersive UX framework for systemically complex, player-facing features that will delight tens of millions of users globally. Operating at the highest tier of creative execution, you will serve as the strategic bridge connecting Game Design, UI Art, User Research, and Product Management. /p pYou will leverage qualitative data, low- and high-fidelity prototyping, and advanced interaction design methodologies to champion player-centric principles, elevate studio-wide toolkits, and mentor the next generation of UX talent in a studio culture built on inclusion, creative bravery, and cross-disciplinary synergy. /p h3Job Overview : Principal UX Designer /h3 pbAttribute /b bDetails /b /p pbJob Title /b Principal UX Designer /p pbCompany /b Blizzard Entertainment (Microsoft Gaming Ecosystem) /p pbProject Assignment /b Overwatch Rush (Unannounced Mobile IP Expansion) /p pbLocation /b Barcelona, Spain /p pbCore Software Stack /b Figma, Modern Prototyping Suites, GUI Wireframing Engines /p pbTarget Verticals /b Top-Down Combat HUD, Complex Metagame UI, Freemium Economies /p pbKey Frameworks /b Information Architecture (IA), Accessibility (A11y), Agile/Scrum /p pbAccommodations /b /p pBlizzard Entertainment is a premier global developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, celebrated for crafting some of the most iconic, genre-defining, and critically acclaimed universes in interactive media history—including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®. Now operating as a vital pillar within the Microsoft gaming ecosystem, Blizzard continues a 30-year legacy of pushing the technological and narrative limits of entertainment. /p pOur combined network delivers elite interactive worlds across PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, connecting and entertaining massive player communities in 196 countries. /p pOur Barcelona studio is home to passionate storytellers, engineers, and UX architects who believe that legendary games are born from diverse perspectives, deep mutual trust, and a shared obsession with player delight. We look for seasoned leaders who are eager to expand our universes into new frontiers while fostering an environment where every single developer can thrive. /p h3Position Scope The Mobile UX Vision /h3 pDesigning user experiences for a mobile Hero shooter within the Overwatch universe presents an exceptional, highly nuanced technical challenge. The top-down perspective requires a radical reimagining of battlefield spatial awareness, high-velocity ability casting, target switching, and telemetry feedback—all compressed onto a touch-screen interface. /p pAs a Principal UX Designer, you will move far beyond basic wireframing. You are responsible for analyzing complex metagame progression layers, guild frameworks, live-operations loops, and deep customization menus, translating them into zero-friction user journeys. You will balance Blizzard’s signature “easy to learn, hard to master” product philosophy with the aggressive performance and layout constraints of modern mobile hardware, ensuring that tactical clarity, accessibility, and visual joy remain at the absolute forefront of the title’s identity. /p h3Key Responsibilities as Principal UX Designer /h3 h31. Macro UX Strategy, Interaction Design Wireframing /h3 ul libMasterful Interaction Architecture: /b Conceptualize, map, and execute intuitive UX designs, high-fidelity wireframes, interaction models, and interactive prototypes within Figma to solve sophisticated, systemic player journeys. /li libHolistic Vision Guardianship: /b Partner intimately with Game, UI, Level, Systems, and Narrative Designers to establish and defend an elegant, cohesive user experience vision across the entirety of the application. /li libDesign Articulation: /b Present, advocate for, and defend strategic design choices before multi-disciplinary leadership panels, backed by design theory, competitive analyses, and behavioral analytics. /li libAccessibility Inclusion Advocacy: /b Define and implement robust accessibility and inclusion principles (A11y), ensuring HUD configurations and text layouts adapt cleanly to diverse player needs. /li /ul h32. Data Synthesis, Research Collaboration Product Partnership /h3 ul libQualitative Research Integration: /b Partner with specialized UX Researchers to design qualitative laboratory studies, run usability tests, and translate research data into actionable design revisions. /li libProduct Management Synchronization: /b Collaborate with Product Managers to analyze real-world feature performance, optimizing core UX paths to enhance player retention and onboarding flow. /li libFreemium Best Practices: /b Apply a sophisticated understanding of free-to-play interface design patterns, organizing complex economic and shop layouts cleanly without overwhelming the user. /li libFeedback Optimization: /b Champion a healthy, constructive, and open critique culture within the UX division, giving and receiving feedback to elevate the project’s overall quality bar. /li libMethodological Innovation: /b Research and integrate cutting-edge prototyping tools, design system updates, and user experience theories to keep the studio’s design pipeline ahead of industry trends. /li libTalent Upskilling: /b Provide dedicated personal and technical mentorship to junior and mid-level UX designers, sharpening their core wireframing processes and communication techniques. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 pTo secure this highly senior title within Blizzard Entertainment, you must exhibit a rare combination of technical design wizardry, analytical depth, and clear organizational leadership. /p h3Core Technical Profile /h3 ul libFigma Prototyping Mastery: /b Advanced, professional fluency in Figma and modern digital content prototyping software, with a proven ability to construct highly complex, reactive, and high-fidelity interactive flow states. /li libInformation Architecture Fluency: /b Comprehensive understanding of information architecture, user-centered design methodologies, ergonomics for mobile touch controls, and sensory feedback loops. /li libResearch Integration: /b Proven experience designing qualitative research tests and integrating diverse, complex user testing feedback directly into live wireframe iterations. /li libElite Communication Power: /b Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with an innate ability to explain abstract technical UX principles clearly to artists, engineers, and executive stakeholders alike. /li /ul h3Desirable Pluses /h3 ul libAAA/Mobile Vision Ownership: /b Direct, verifiable experience defining and maintaining the complete UX vision for a large-scale, systemically sophisticated mobile title. /li libAgile Methodology Fluency: /b Practical experience operating within rapid, sprint-based Agile/Scrum development frameworks. /li libTechnical Implementation Knowledge: /b A foundational understanding of mobile engine constraints, draw-call optimization, UI scaling across varying aspect ratios, and front-end script implementation. /li libCo-Creation Session Leadership: /b Experience running collaborative, cross-functional ideation workshops with product, engineering, and creative leads. /li /ul h3What We Offer You /h3 pBlizzard Entertainment is dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our developers through a comprehensive, premium benefits suite: /p ul libCompetitive Financial Security: /b Top-tier base salary, performance-driven annual bonus programs, and retirement matching schemes. /li libPremium Healthcare Protection: /b Full private health, vision, and dental insurance networks for employees and their families. /li libTrue Work-Life Balance: /b Generous annual leave allocations, paid holidays, and flexible, modern work parameters designed around project milestones. /li libHolistic Well-being Programs: /b Access to robust Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) supporting mental and emotional health, alongside physical health stipends and wellness events. /li libVibrant Office Environment: /b Work within a beautifully designed, collaborative studio space in Barcelona, supported by industry-leading tooling, continuous educational budgets, and frequent team social events. /li /ul h3Diversity, Inclusion Accessibility Statement /h3 pActivision Blizzard is an equal opportunity employer that values the unique perspectives brought by diverse backgrounds. 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. /p pWe are deeply committed to ensuring that under-represented groups feel empowered to apply, even if they do not perfectly match every single preferred qualification. If you require any reasonable physical or mental accommodations during the application, screening, or interviewing phases, please send your specific accommodation request to: /p p (Please note: General employment queries or application status checks cannot be processed at this address). /p h3Blizzard is hiring Principal UX Designer,Spain, 2026 /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr