Activision Blizzard Media

Senior Designer - Immersive Ad Formats (Gaming) | San Francisco, CA OR New York City, NY

SAN FRANCISCO, CAPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Activision Blizzard Media

  • Job overview

    The Senior Designer - Immersive Ad Formats role at Activision Blizzard Media leads the creation of innovative ad formats that integrate seamlessly into gaming environments, enhancing player experience and advertiser value.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves leading design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting player research, creating design systems, and advocating for player empathy and design excellence.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a base pay range of $146,000 to $270,004 annually, with potential incentive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, mental health programs, and relocation assistance if required.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have 13+ years in design roles related to gaming, advertising, or immersive media, proficiency in design and prototyping tools, strong portfolio, understanding of user-centered design and game mechanics, and excellent communication skills; experience with ad formats is a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    Activision Blizzard Media promotes a supportive environment focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being with various wellness and voluntary benefit programs.

  • Company information

    Activision Blizzard Media is a leading company reimagining brand connections with gamers worldwide through innovative advertising in games.

  • Job location and travel

    The job is located in San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY with potential relocation assistance if required.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely blends creative, interaction, and product design to create immersive ad experiences that are player-first and commercially impactful, involving collaboration with game studios and use of advanced prototyping tools.

Company overview

Activision Blizzard Media is a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, a global leader in interactive entertainment. They specialize in delivering engaging advertising experiences within gaming environments, leveraging the extensive reach of popular franchises like Call of Duty, Candy Crush, and World of Warcraft. The company generates revenue through in-game advertising and partnerships with brands seeking to connect with a diverse and engaged gaming audience. Founded in 2008 through the merger of Activision and Vivendi Games, Activision Blizzard has a rich history of innovation and growth in the gaming industry.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in creative, interaction, and product design within gaming or immersive media, emphasizing your ability to lead end-to-end design of immersive ad formats that enhance gameplay and player experience.

  • Focus on showcasing a strong portfolio that demonstrates innovative design work, particularly interactive or game-based projects, and proficiency with tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Principle, Framer, or Unity.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Activision Blizzard Media's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and increase your chances of landing the role.

  • Connect with current employees in the product management or design divisions at Activision Blizzard Media on LinkedIn, initiating conversations by referencing recent gaming ad innovations or expressing enthusiasm for their immersive ad format projects as ice breakers.

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