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UX Designer (Pokémon GO, Monster Hunter Now, Pikmin Bloom or New Title)

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Tokyo, Japan
Posted 2 days ago
Last seen 8 hours ago
Active
full-time
Niantic

Job Summary

Join Niantic's UX Design team in Tokyo to craft groundbreaking mobile experiences for beloved geolocation-based games. Drive the full UX design lifecycle, from concept to implementation, and collaborate with diverse experts to blend real and digital worlds, inspiring exploration and connection for players globally.

About this job

Niantic's UX Design team seeks a UX Designer to create innovative mobile experiences for geolocation-based games like Pokémon GO. This role involves driving the UX design process from concept to completion, handling UX flows, wireframes, and UI design to shape intuitive and user-friendly experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to blend real and digital worlds, actively contributing to product direction and communicating design intent to stakeholders.

Requirements

- Lead UX design efforts from concept to implementation for one or more player facing experiences - Develop mockups, wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design documentation to clearly describe interaction flows and design concepts. - Clearly communicate UX designs to all stakeholders. - Actively participate in team rituals to conceptualize and brainstorm new features. - Collaborate with cross-functional team members and partners, including regular and reliable attendance and participation in meetings. - Required in-office 3 days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. - 3+ years of professional experience in UX/UI design. - A portfolio demonstrating interaction design for mobile applications. - Proficiency in designing effective user flows and wireframes. - Strong visual design skills with professional experience using design tools such as Figma. - Ability to create sketches and designs for design validation (prototyping). - Experience in mobile application or game development. - Fluent in Japanese and/or English, with the ability to smoothly communicate verbally and in writing.

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