User Experience Designer

Zynga develops, markets, and operates social games as live services played on the Internet, social networking sites, and mobile platforms in the United States and internationally. It offers its online social games primarily under the Slots, Words With Friends, Zynga Poker, and FarmVille franchises. The company’s games are accessible on mobile platforms, Facebook, and other social networks, as well as Zynga.com. It also provides advertising services to advertising agencies and brokers.

We’re making games and so much more. At Zynga UXD sits at the center of our technology, business, and players. Everything we do comes from a human centered point of view. We are deeply empathetic. We champion world class mobile experiences and know the difference between good and great. We think big and are always asking “what if…” Our UXD community is full of passion and talent. We learn, grow, and play together everyday. The dogs in the office are pretty cool too.

* You will be responsible for creating user-centered design solutions that are both useful and beautiful. This includes all phases of the design process from conceptual design/development (e.g. product strategy, prototyping) to execution and implementation. * Common artifacts include interaction models, interface and visual design concepts, prototypes, user task/interaction flows, navigation and information architecture maps, storyboards, persona/scenario development, etc. You will work closely with the Experience Director and team leads to establish and maintain the design integrity of the game experience end to end.

* Candidates should possess a human-centered approach to design and demonstrated experience putting HCD methodologies into practice. * Exceptional visual design sensibilities * Ability to adapt and operate within a variety of creative styles * Translate rough concepts into working models and prototypes * Further the user experience toward a cohesive unified vision through hands-on design, having a critical eye toward developing a consistent product. Desire to push design methodologies * Participate in heuristic evaluations on existing user experience * Develop design to dev documentation (e.g. specifications/guidelines) * Translate customer and business requirements into viable design concepts that inspire team members and colleagues to develop the right product * Solid verbal, written, and visual presentation skills * The successful candidate will have solid experience in the interactive design field. Interactive entertainment experience is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in design or a design related field is required with a minimum of 3 years related work experience. Interactive, GUI, user-centered, and mobile design experience for consumer facing products/software required. * Strong creative and design skills as they apply to typography, color, layout/composition, perspective, imagery, and mobile/device interaction. Solid knowledge of optimization techniques, craft issues, and performance considerations is a must. A strong, almost obsessive, attention to detail is required.