Design

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is hiring an Associate Systems Designer to work with the Systems Lead and the rest of the project team to support the creation and maintenance of core game mechanics and non-combat systems within Elder Scrolls Online. They are responsible for player retention mechanisms and facilitating in-game social interactions, while adhering to team values and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain numerous existing in-game systems as assigned (Examples: Achievements, Itemization, Crafting, Housing, Justice, etc)
• Develop expertise on all in-game systems behavior and interdependencies including proprietary toolsets
• Create and maintain documentation for new and existing systems
• Function effectively as a team member in collaborative, cross-disciplinary feature development teams
• Identify and develop opportunities for fair monetization and business practices
• Utilize business intelligence reporting to drive data informed decisions
• Provide, receive and integrate feedback on all aspects of game development
• Any other duties assigned by the Systems Lead, Lead Gameplay Designer and Creative Director

Qualifications

• Institutional or work experience with designing game systems
• Experience playing MMORPGs
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word or equivalent
• Technical writing familiarity with close attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Viewable portfolio of previous work

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Content Designer that will work with the content, world building, animation, audio, and gameplay teams to provide fun and well-conceived stories/locations for players to experience. This position will work on creating content in specific environments to create a fun and exciting game experience for the Elder Scrolls Online RPG.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work in our proprietary toolset and become proficient as soon as reasonably possible
• Attend and absorb content training activities as available
• Work with other team members to support the design of content throughout a release
• Pitch, share, and comment on content design ideas within the team space
• Design and script innovative quests/gameplay for ESO, with a focus on storytelling and pacing
• Pitch and collaborate on innovations to ESO’s content and storytelling with other team members, with an eye toward continual improvement in the game and content
• Collaborate with other teams and departments (Encounter, Fiction, Animation, FX, etc.) to develop content and new assets for the game
• Execute other game designs and design revisions when necessary
• Implement revisions based on feedback and bugs

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in content design, preferably in the MMO or multiplayer space
• Experience designing, building, and populating game levels
• Strong sense of the 3D game space and game flow
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and a keen attention to detail
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and an understanding of content creation pipelines and tools
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence in work
• Experience playing MMOs

Preferred Skills

• Scripting or programming interactivity
• Non-content game design experience (level design, encounter design, fiction writing, etc.)
• Work on non-MMO or multiplayer games
• Work on non-computer games (tabletop RPGs, card games, board games, etc.)

Overview

Zenimax Online Studios is hiring a talented and experienced Lead Mobile Designer passionate about games and ZeniMax intellectual properties. If you’re a fan of The Elder Scrolls, or looking to work on an exciting new IP, this is the place for you!

We are looking for a Designer to design gameplay systems and help us lead a small team. The team is focused on prototyping to create fantastic games, explore new technology, and develop ideas to make our existing products even better! You’ll work closely with directors and other stakeholders, artists, engineers, and the rest of the ZeniMax team to create innovative cross-platform Unity-based projects. These projects will focus on quality gameplay with fantastic player-driven experiences that provide strong connections back to our studio titles.  We need a deeply passionate and collaborative all-round designer eager to pioneer new ideas, innovate on existing play patterns, create and implement design specs, and learn and grow with the team while delivering engaging game experiences across a broad array of content and systems. You should have a passion for mobile gaming, proven experience in game design, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, and boundless creativity. Bonus points for a focus on systems design that intersects with player choices and how those impacts are felt in the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create gameplay with interconnected systems from a macro to micro level. All elements intertwined in support of the IP and fun, memorable experiences.
• Pitch creative ideas for new concepts and gameplay mechanics for current and future projects.
• Effectively communicate your designs, requirements, and deliverables to the team and other stakeholders. Help guide the team in translating the overall game vision into implemented functionality.
• Strong ability to deconstruct high-level gameplay systems into specific technical details, features and tasks.
• Create and maintain clear and effective game documentation from early game pitches to living GDDs, including ancillary documentation necessary to support the game’s development.
• Drive the creation, testing, and iteration of prototypes to prove out new gameplay ideas.
• Ensure that the overall gameplay experience is carried through from conceptualization to completion in the highest possible quality.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate feedback, incorporating or providing alternate solutions to address the needed areas with sound reasoning and data.
• Champion design solutions based on feedback and work with the team to modify game concepts and mechanics accordingly.
• Have a holistic grasp on the design with the ability to communicate potential consequences of a proposed change.
• Create a work environment that is motivating for team members, and which fosters development and creation.
• Stay current with industry trends and learn from the success and failure of other games in the mobile space.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 5+ years as a designer in the games industry, taking games from conception to post-launch support.
• Experience in user research and testing, with a data-informed approach to design.
• Strong documentation skills and experience writing product specs, creating wireframes, game flows, and feature documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence.
• Able to both receive and deliver constructive criticism and work well with a team.
• Must be creative and flexible when faced with constraints.
• Preferred location Hunt Valley, will consider remote

Overview

The Senior Combat designer works with the Combat Lead and the rest of the development team in the creation and maintenance of core combat mechanics, character abilities, and combat itemization. They are responsible for maintaining and improving the health of the combat experience including balance, bug fixing, system improvements, and development of new features.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Combat Designer in developing and executing plans to improve and expand the combat experience
• Adhere to guidelines and restrictions for combat gameplay as defined by the Lead Combat Designer and Creative Director
• Take ownership of the development of specific combat features and improvement efforts, from ideation through delivery to players
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for all mechanics, balance, and systems they are responsible for
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the state of combat on the live servers and incorporate that knowledge into development effort
• Mentor other designers on the Combat team to improve their design, technical, and communication skills
• Actively seek internal and external feedback regarding the Combat product, and work with leadership to identify response actions
• Specific areas of responsibility include:                    ​
  • Maintenance and iteration of combat-centric systems such as character stats, progression, itemization rules, and player onboarding
  • Creation and maintenance of character mechanics, abilities, and items with an eye toward game balance
  • Proposing and shepherding the development of new gameplay systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years combat design experience on a shipped or live online multiplayer game
• Deep expertise in action and RPG combat systems, and what makes them satisfying
• Experience designing for both a casual and competitive audience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive within a collaborative environment, and both give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to think logically and break down complex problems, with a strong focus on attention to detail
• Confidence working in an environment where specific processes are in place to maintain live game integrity
• Experience with scripting tools or languages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Senior Content Designer to work with the content, world building, animation, audio, and gameplay teams to provide fun and well-conceived stories/locations for players to experience. This position will work on creating content in specific environments to create a fun and exciting game experience for the Elder Scrolls Online RPG. The qualified candidate is ready to step into mentorship or leadership roles as necessary, and take on additional responsibilities that extend throughout and beyond the Content department.

Responsibilities

• Learn to work in our proprietary toolset and become proficient quickly
• Attend and absorb content training activities as available
• Help determine/run content training activities for the department
• Work with other team members to support the design of content throughout a release, often mentoring less senior team members
• Pitch, share, and comment on content design ideas and designs-in-progress
• Take responsibility for high-profile content or content support for wide-ranging elements of the game (including supporting new systems, Main Story quests, and other new content)
• Design and script innovative quests/gameplay for ESO, with a focus on storytelling and pacing
• Pitch and collaborate on innovations to ESO’s content and storytelling with other team members, with an eye toward continual improvement in the game and content
• Collaborate with other teams and departments (Encounter, Fiction, Animation, FX, etc.) to develop content and new assets for the game
• Execute other game designs and design revisions when necessary
• Implement revisions based on feedback and bugs

Qualifications

• Minimum five years professional experience in content design, preferably in the MMO or multiplayer space
• Experience designing, building, and populating game levels
• Strong sense of the 3D game space and game flow
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, and a keen attention to detail
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and an understanding of content creation pipelines and tools
• Demonstrates high standards of excellence in work
• Experience playing MMOs

Preferred Skills

• Leadership or Mentorship experience a plus
• Scripting or programming interactivity
• Non-content game design experience (level design, encounter design, fiction writing, etc.)
• Work on non-MMO or multiplayer games
• Work on non-computer games (tabletop RPGs, card games, board games, etc.)

Overview

Zenimax Online Studios is hiring a talented and experienced Senior Mobile Designer who is passionate about games. If you are a fan of The Elder Scrolls or looking to work on exciting new ZeniMax intellectual properties, this is the place for you!

We are looking for a Designer to create compelling gameplay systems and provide a thoughtful presence in a small team. Our team is heavily focused on prototyping to create fantastic games, try out new tech, and pitch new ideas to make our existing products even better! You’ll work closely with directors and other stakeholders, artists, engineers, and the rest of the ZeniMax team to create innovative cross-platform Unity-based projects. These projects will focus on quality gameplay, with fantastic player-driven experiences that provide strong connections back to our studio titles.  We need a deeply passionate and collaborative all-round designer who is eager to pioneer new ideas, innovate on existing play patterns, create and implement design specs, and learn and grow with the team while delivering engaging game experiences across a broad array of content and systems. You should have a passion for mobile gaming, proven experience in game design, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, and boundless creativity. Bonus points for a focus on systems design that intersects with player choices and how those impacts are felt across future sessions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to create gameplay with interconnected systems from a macro to micro level. All elements beautifully intertwined in support of the IP and super fun, memorable experiences
• Pitch creative ideas for new concepts and gameplay mechanics for current and future projects
• Effectively communicate your designs, requirements, and deliverables to the team and other stakeholders via both effective game documentation and in-person sessions.
• Drive the creation, testing, and iteration of both digital and paper prototypes to prove out new gameplay ideas.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate all feedback, incorporating or providing alternate solutions to address the needed areas with sound reasoning and data
• Champion design solutions based on feedback and work with the team to modify game concepts and mechanics accordingly
• Be willing to learn and foster a work environment that supports and engages others.
• Stay current with industry trends and learn from the successes and failures of other games in the mobile space

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 3+ years as a designer in the games industry, taking games from conception to post-launch support
• Experience in user research and testing, with a data-informed approach to design
• Strong documentation skills and experience writing product specs, creating wireframes, game flows, and feature documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, collaborative problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Fluency in Jira and Confluence.
• Able to both receive and deliver constructive criticism and work well with a team
• Must be creative and flexible when faced with constraints
• Hunt Valley, MD location preferred, will consider remote

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Product Manager to help drive the development of our next AAA PC/Console project. This is a chance to join an experienced team of veteran developers in pre-production as we create an ambitious new IP.

As a Senior Product Manager, you will be the product specialist across multiple feature teams, where you will partner with Design and UX to define and steer systems, economies, and rewards that compose the game’s monetization and retention loops. You will be expected to engender trust & ownership across the project, for which you will foster a data-informed culture by leading efforts from development through to LiveOps that raise player lifetime value.

This position reports to the Product Management Lead for the new IP.

The preferred location for this role is Hunt Valley, MD, Austin, TX, Madison, WI, San Diego, CA, or Seattle, WA. Will consider remote. Please apply for more information.

Responsibilities

• Equipped with a deep bench of data-informed best practices, contribute goals and acceptance criteria on feature teams to align game design with product KPIs
• Ensure features are developed for LiveOps by working across Design, Engineering, and Business Intelligence to define data-driven flexibility, instrumentation, and telemetry
• Lead the definition of initial strategies, tactics, and tuning that will set features up for success at launch
• Define and execute performance measurement plans for beta and for launch
• Lead feature teams in LiveOps, which includes driving analytics & reporting to understand performance, testing hypotheses for improvement, building A/B experiments where appropriate, and aligning stakeholders to prioritize, develop, and launch the next iteration
• Ideate, define, propose, and drive new initiatives to improve product KPIs across (re)acquisition, retention, and monetization
• As a product performance expert, play a key role in revenue forecasting initiatives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a game product manager with a track record of improving player lifetime value in fast-paced LiveOps environments
• A keen student of live games with a seasoned palette for data-informed best practices across different audiences, genres, and platforms
• Strong business/quantitative acumen with a natural analytical mindset; able to break down complex questions, identify & clarify key details, and methodically problem solve towards a desired goal
• Adept at creating teardowns of game loops & economies to convey how and why they affect product KPIs
• Experience modeling game economies that underpin strong player retention
• Experience with hypothesis testing, including defining & interpreting A/B tests
• Self-starter who has a strong bias for action and for iterating beyond 0 to 1; excels with increasing ownership, accountability, and autonomy
• A team player with the communication and interpersonal skills to engender trust and influence across creative, technical, and business stakeholders
• Strong player empathy, which always guides your judgement
• Passion for high quality PC/Console games and for the craft of making them

Preferred Skills

• Experience with launching games and building LiveOps environments defined by rapid iteration
• Experience with live games across both mobile & PC/Console
• Working knowledge of SQL with experience getting hands-on with analytics
• MBA or a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or similar

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Quest Designer to join our studio for the development of our next AAA game. This is a chance to join an experienced group of developers in pre-production for a new IP.

A developer in this role serves as a key part of the quest design team with a focus on creating levels for directed story content, including gameplay moments, combat encounter design, and scripting. Collaborating with the Lead Quest Designer and Lead Narrative Designer, this role will work closely with writers, level architects, cinematic designers, combat designers and other disciplines to design the level’s gameplay workflow and establish best practices for story content creation on a new, industry-leading engine.

Responsibilities

• Implement engaging stories and gameplay in our proprietary toolset using a visual scripting language
• Build consensus on the feature set execution across disciplines
• Support the leadership team in establishing and role modeling positive processes
• Help the Lead Quest Designer define quality standards for the team through hands on execution and documentation
• Mentoring of more junior members of the team to help them grow in their careers.
• Help determine the optimal workflow for content creation
• Work with the tools team to identify the ideal toolset with which to create content

Qualifications

• 4+ years related experience
• Broad gameplay design knowledge
• Ability to drive collaboration and consensus across multiple disciplines
• Strong organization, verbal, and written communication skills
• Deeply creative with a great sense of what makes gameplay fun
• Excellent sense of gameplay pacing and level design skills
• Comfortable with a development schedule that is playtest-driven and focused on iteration and polish

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing Open World games
• Development experience on a multiplayer, online game
• Experience with visual scripting tools

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Systems Designer to join our studio for the development of our next AAA game. This is a chance to join an experienced group of developers in pre-production for a new IP.

This role will serve under the Lead Systems Designer to build gameplay systems and mechanics, and hone them to industry-leading quality. A developer in this role will serve as a project specialist focusing on progression systems as well as one or more other areas of systems design. They will collaborate with leads across all development disciplines in creating gameplay systems within their specialties.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Lead Systems Designer to develop holistic gameplay and progression systems with compelling hooks and captivating long-term engagement
• Design, create, and maintain documentation for gameplay and progression systems and mechanics
• Focus and grow into a project specialist in one or more areas of game-wide systems design
• Collaborate with all development disciplines to bring gameplay and progression systems from early vision to industry-shaping final implementation
• Mentor systems designers and help them grow in their careers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience
• Deeply creative with a great sense of what makes gameplay fun
• Experience designing progression or “leveling” systems
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-discipline development environment
• Expert proficiency integrating imagery and text to deliver thorough, easy to understand design documents
• Comfortable with a development schedule that is playtest-driven and focused on iteration and polish
• Strong understanding of the discrete elements game systems are built from, and the ability to problem solve both holistically and on a per-component basis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of scripting or programming
• An online portfolio which clearly demonstrates relevant work experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing 3^rd person games
• Experience in industrial or product design
• Strong public speaking skills

Overview

The Senior Systems Designer works with the Systems Lead and the rest of the project team to support the creation and maintenance of core game mechanics and non-combat systems.  They are responsible for mechanisms which retain players’ short term and long term interest in the product and in facilitating social interactions between players, while adhering to team values and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain numerous existing in-game systems as assigned (Examples: Achievements, Itemization, Crafting, Housing, Justice, Itemization, etc)
• Develop expertise on all in-game systems behavior and interdependencies including proprietary toolsets
• Create and maintain documentation for new and existing systems
• Coordinate work initiatives and priorities across multiple feature teams
• Function effectively as a leader and/or team member in collaborative, cross-disciplinary feature development teams
• Identify and develop opportunities for fair monetization and business practices
• Utilize business intelligence reporting to drive data informed decisions
• Provide, receive and integrate feedback on all aspects of game development
• Any other duties assigned by the Systems Lead, Lead Gameplay Designer and Creative Director

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience developing or maintaining systems in a shipped or live game
• Experience developing and playing MMORPGs
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word or equivalent
• Technical writing familiarity with close attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile development methodology and experience with Product Ownership
• Viewable portfolio of previous work

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a Senior Technical Designer to join our studio for the development of our next AAA game. This is a chance to join an experienced group of developers in pre-production for a new IP.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Lead Systems Designer, Gameplay Camera Designers and the Movement, Combat, and Level Design teams to implement the unique camera vision of our game. The primary focus of the role will be the creation of in-game, player-controlled cameras and supporting development pipelines. You will also push the boundaries of your craft by exploring the latest emerging trends in camera design and creating solutions for high-mobility gameplay.

The preferred location for this role is Hunt Valley, MD, Austin, TX, Madison, WI, San Diego, CA, or Seattle, WA. Will consider remote.

Responsibilities

• Work with gameplay camera designers on designing and implementing adaptable cameras for general navigation
• Provide guidelines for what types of camera behaviors are best for ease of control of the character and presenting essential elements in the environment
• Support player navigation, traversal and combat with a keen eye for how camera behaviors affect usability
• Collaborate with gameplay camera designers on ensuring that character controls feel consistent regardless of camera view
• Iterate with gameplay designers on approaches to solving disorientation and motion sickness camera problems
• Work with the movement team and character animators to design good visual character messaging for all character actions and states

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience designing and implementing gameplay cameras
• Extensive experience with 3D Studio Max (preferred) or similar 3D package
• Working knowledge of camera controls from various game engines, including scripting
• Interest / background in photography
• Maintain a strong animation and technical skill set
• The ideal candidate is a self-sufficient, technical problem solver
• Well-developed communication skills and strong work ethic

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of industry experience, with at least one shipped AAA title
• Working experience as a Cinematographer in games, film or television

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a highly motivated and experienced senior writer to collaborate with our talented team of creative professionals to bring the characters and stories of the Elder Scrolls Online to life.

Responsibilities

• Work with other writers and content designers to create compelling characters and stories in the game environment
• Write and iterate on compelling dialogue for characters
• Write and edit compelling quest, lore, and story text
• Write in-game backstories for the world, its locations, and its inhabitants
• Assure fictional consistency utilizing established lore for the Elder Scrolls
• Complete all work to required specifications and quality by established deadlines
• Quickly master the proprietary, in-game writing/editing tool
• Guide and mentor other team members
• Perform other writing and fiction duties that may be assigned by Lead Writer

Qualifications

• Demonstrable and strong skills as a writer and editor
• 3+ years of writing and/or narrative design experience
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent narrative and dialog writing skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team
• Ability to work independently in a highly confidential environment
• A passion for games and crafting compelling stories
• Plays and understands modern video games, especially MMOs

Portfolio: Please include links to your work and clearly indicate your contributions, as well as provide a writing sample demonstrating your talent and proficiency with dialogue and storytelling. Resumes without writing samples will not be considered.

Preferred Skills

• A strong understanding of the lore and story of Elder Scrolls is highly desired

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is hiring a Sound Designer to work with the Audio Director and the rest of the project team to support the creation and integration of game audio within The Elder Scrolls Online. They are responsible for all game audio aspects from early design phase to final mix, while adhering to team values and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Creation & integration of a wide variety of game audio, including combat, monsters, foley, ambience, and more
• Working with the Audio team in all game audio aspects from early design phase to final mix
• Working with programmers to coordinate new implementation techniques
• Taking direction from and collaborating with designers, gathering information from other teams, and combining that with one's own creative input to produce top-notch audio unique to our games
• Playtesting, troubleshooting, and bug fixing game audio issues

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience creating audio for AAA video game titles, preferably as an in-house team member
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in audio recording, editing, processing, integration, and mixing
• Experience with Wwise or similar game audio middleware
• Excellent organization and communication skills. A proven ability to convert abstract direction into sonic reality
• Must be self-motivated, able to manage and track one's own workload, and able to maintain a schedule as part of a small team with many demands placed upon it
• Degree in related audio field preferred (film/game sound design, music, audio engineering, etc.)
• Proficient in the Windows work environment, including knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and other Windows software

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is hiring a Systems Designer to work with the Systems Lead and the rest of the project team to support the creation and maintenance of core game mechanics and non-combat systems within Elder Scrolls Online. They are responsible for player retention mechanisms and facilitating in-game social interactions, while adhering to team values and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain numerous existing in-game systems as assigned (Examples: Achievements, Itemization, Crafting, Housing, Justice, etc)
• Develop expertise on all in-game systems behavior and interdependencies including proprietary toolsets
• Create and maintain documentation for new and existing systems
• Function effectively as a team member in collaborative, cross-disciplinary feature development teams
• Identify and develop opportunities for fair monetization and business practices
• Utilize business intelligence reporting to drive data informed decisions
• Provide, receive and integrate feedback on all aspects of game development
• Any other duties assigned by the Systems Lead, Lead Gameplay Designer and Creative Director

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience developing or maintaining systems in a shipped or live game
• Experience playing MMORPGs
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word or equivalent
• Technical writing familiarity with close attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile development methodology
• Viewable portfolio of previous work

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Tools Designer to assist in improving the efficiency, usability, and quality of game/data authoring tools for The Elder Scrolls Online. The Tools Designer collaborates with the Game Design and Tools Engineering teams, performing thorough analysis of existing design workflows and authoring proposals for improvements to those workflows. As part of these efforts, the Tools Designer also performs hands-on, productive design implementation tasks while embedded on interdisciplinary product and feature teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop proficiency with proprietary game and data authoring tools used by Game Designers
• Develop and execute processes, in collaboration with Game Design teams, to identify potential improvements with impact projections for existing tools and workflows
• Assist in collation, prioritization, and evangelization of tool requests coming out of Game Design teams for integration into the broader tools development backlog
• Author and pitch designs and mockups to relevant teams and Stakeholders for tool and workflow improvements
• Collaborate with the Tools Engineering team in development, iteration, and testing of tool and workflow improvements
• Contribute to gameplay design and implementation efforts for player-facing deliverables while embedded on various interdisciplinary product teams

Qualifications

• Portfolio with examples of your design process, from early conceptual steps to final delivery
• 3+ years of UI/UX experience relevant to productivity applications
• A strong understanding of usability and user-centered design processes
• Proficiency with Photoshop or other tools used in the creation of visual mockups for effectively communicating designs
• Experience working directly with engineers to achieve desired design goals within technical constraints

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with one or more game development engine toolsets a plus
• Familiarity with The Elder Scrolls Online and other online RPGs a plus

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is seeking a UI/UX Designer to join the UI team for The Elder Scrolls Online. The UI/UX Designer works with the Lead UI Designer, Visual UI Designer, and UI Engineering team to support the development of both new and existing features. They are responsible for taking charge of the user interface design component of what defines a player's experience within a variety of game systems and gameplay, while both maintaining and improving established design paradigms and patterns.

Responsibilities

• Work within cross disciplinary teams and define UI layouts and flows for new systems
• Deliver comprehensive documentation that defines how players will interact with new systems, from conceptual flowchart and wireframe stages to high fidelity mockups
• Actively support the development of features by providing ongoing feedback towards the development and necessary documentation efforts
• Work with our QA team to communicate the desired behaviors and experience for them to test new features against
• Provide UI design support for ongoing triage of existing systems
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of existing game systems in ESO and how players interact with them

Qualifications

• Portfolio with examples of your design process, from early conceptual steps to final delivery
• 3+ years of UI/UX design experience on a shipped game
• Proficiency in UI prototyping software (Axure, Sketch, Balsamiq, Justinmind, Adobe products, etc.)
• A strong understanding of usability and user centered design processes
• Experience working directly with engineers to achieve desired design goals within technical constraints
• Strong visual design skills

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with The Elder Scrolls Online and other online RPGs
• Direct relevant experience working on an MMO or RPG
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology and experience with Product Ownership

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a Visual Personalization Designer to assist in the design and implementation of features and cosmetics for The Elder Scrolls Online team. This designer will work with gameplay designers to create pitches for new cosmetics for players. They will be responsible for creating sketches and mood boards for ideas as well as assisting in setting up the data for approved pitches using proprietary tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ideation and authoring designs for new personalization products and features
• Create visual aids to assist in communicating an idea to the rest of the team
• Use proprietary toolset to implement data for approved designs
• Contribute to conversations about features, with a focus on ensuring quality systems meet the goals of the business
• Work with Product Management to execute on player cosmetic strategies

Qualifications

• Portfolio with examples of sketches, illustrations, mockups, and other visual aids
• 3+ years of experience with systemic and visual designing
• Experience playing MMORPGs and games as a service
• Knowledge of Microsoft office or similar products
• Experience with image editing software
• Experience with game development tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of how art and game systems interact

Overview

ZeniMax Online Studios is looking for a highly motivated writer to collaborate with our talented team of creative professionals to bring the characters and stories of our worlds to life.

Responsibilities

• Work with content designers to create compelling characters and stories in the game environment
• Write and iterate on compelling dialogue for characters
• Write and edit compelling quest, lore, and story text
• Write in-game backstories for the world, its locations, and its inhabitants
• Assure fictional consistency utilizing established lore for the Elder Scrolls
• Complete all work to required specifications and quality by established deadlines
• Quickly master the proprietary, in-game writing/editing tool

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience as a writer, preferably with MMO experience
• Demonstrable and strong skills as a writer and editor
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
• Strong ability to collaborate and work as part of a creative team
• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• A passion for games and crafting compelling stories
• Plays and understands modern video games, especially MMOs

Portfolio: Please include links to your work and clearly indicate your contributions, as well as provide a writing sample demonstrating your talent and proficiency with dialogue and storytelling. Resumes without writing samples will not be considered.

Preferred Skills

• A strong understanding of the lore and story of Elder Scrolls is highly desired