Would you like to become part of the team that includes the creative visionaries behind Drizzt Do’Urden and Spawn? 38 Studios is currently seeking a User Experience Designer to join our Platform department. This is a full-time position with competitive salary, full benefits and 401(k), and the chance to be part of online gaming history!

Summary

As a User Experience Designer, you will be part of a team responsible for designing and implementing best in class websites and social applications for 38 Studios’ fantasy-based IP products. This will be a diverse and demanding role. A successful candidate will have a firm understanding of MMOs and the online websites and applications that support them, as well as a solid background in social networking best practices.

Position Responsibilities

• Complete design specifications from concepts for website functionality and features in collaboration with product teams.
• Design all social networking features in collaboration with game teams. This includes friend lists, guild tools, chat, and other features as needed.
• Work with the platform and web team to design and help create wireframes to ensure a great customer experience for all outward facing systems.
• Help create compelling web content and interactive experiences.
• Work within a highly collaborative multi-discipline team environment to accomplish overall project goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements

Knowledge

• Experience with standard usability practices and development tools.
• Basic knowledge of content management systems and wireframes.
• Knowledge of CSS and HTML a plus.
• Knowledge of source control software such as Perforce or SVN.
• Excellent working understanding of core design philosophy, theory, and practices.

Competencies

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid organization and efficient time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other game developers in a cross-discipline environment.
• Effective self-tasker.
• Solid understanding of MMO game sites, digital storefronts, and account management and billing system features a plus.
• Knowledge of social networking tools and sites required.
• Acute attention to detail while being able and willing to create creative content to the highest quality standards.

Experience

• Minimum 2 to 3 years of applicable UX experience.
• Experience launching a large scale website a big plus.

38 Studios, a media and entertainment company founded in 2006 by Curt Schilling, is creating an original fantasy IP driven by the creative and artistic visions of pop-culture icons R. A. Salvatore and Todd McFarlane. Entertainment products will include an immersive online entertainment experience that transcends the traditional MMO genre, novels, comics, toys, movies, TV, and more. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company is a fun, energetic place to work where the company mantra, “How cool would it be if . . . ?” infuses the team with a commitment to passion, integrity, and innovation.

Please submit resumes and portfolios using the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. 38 Studios, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Currently, 38 Studios LLC is not accepting applications or unsolicited resumes from external recruiters and agencies. All external Recruiters, agencies, or services must inquire through jobs@38studios.com before offering any service to 38 Studios LLC.