Nintendo is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company that develops game consoles. The UX Designer role involves delivering end-to-end projects for software, hardware, and websites, focusing on creating user-centered designs and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure intuitive user experiences.
Work with stakeholders to define requirements, use-case scenarios, and design goals of projects
Translate design concepts and business requirements into user stories, user journeys, storyboards, process flows, and wireframes that lead to intuitive user experiences optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces
Perform foundational UI design activities
Translate wireframes into prototypes and design mockups that leverage a user-centered design approach
Conform to style guides
Implement advanced interactive prototype
Create both high-level, exploratory prototypes and detailed design specs that be implemented by engineering teams with minimal ambiguity
Define and implement standards for clean and functional user interface
Balance technical and schedule constraints when delivering designs with complex requirements and tight deadline
Arrange and lead ideation session
Utilize research to validate design solution
Articulate user experience design issues effectively to build consensus around design thinking with peers and stakeholder
Establish and maintain a Developer Tools Design System to ensure consistency and ease of use across developer-facing applications and tools
Perform competitive research and analysis to include in design recommendations
Present design concepts and deliverables to stakeholders
Deliver detailed design specs to developers
Assist with usability testing and other forms of research to understand user needs and evaluate design concepts
Create and incorporates results from user tests
Keep abreast of the latest changes in industry standards
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and business stakeholders
Coordinate with members of Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NCL), its subsidiaries, and external partner
Up to 10% travel; domestic and international possible
Qualification
Required
2-6 years of experience in UX design, UI design, or in a related area
Solid understanding of UX design methodologies and best practices
Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, storyboards, user flows, etc.
Proficiency with interface design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Familiarity with engineering and software development practices (e.g., the software development life cycle and related areas of knowledge), particularly as they relate to video game and platform development
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, social sciences, or a design-related field
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Action-oriented to drive results
Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage complexity and work in a high-confidentiality environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
Preferred
Familiarity with front-end design and development, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript strongly preferred; React experience is a plus
Basic understanding of Windows Presentation Foundation is a plus
