Marty Styles’ Post

Are you one of the many folks who struggle to get design integrated into the product development process? My latest Medium article may provide some helpful insights for you. My departure from Riot Games has given me time to reflect on some of the things that really worked about my time as Director of UX for a growing team of 15 designers and head of the UX craft at Riot, which doubled from 35 to over 70 during my time there. I've pulled my insights into 4 top themes - read on with this Friends Link to skip the paywall on Medium and find out how I helped drive the craft forward at small and large scale during my time at the company. If you'd like follow up articles that go into more detail about any of these topics, let me know! #uxdesign #uxresearch #technology #productdesign #productmanagement #gamedev #processdesign https://lnkd.in/gr6W736Q

"Day 15 of #100DaysOfInteractionDesign A glowing orb effect built in Figma! As a Product Designer passionate about crafting intuitive and engaging experiences, I'm excited to showcase my skills and creativity. Currently, I'm looking for a full-time role in a startup or tech company where I can bring my expertise to drive innovation and growth. If you know of any opportunities, let's connect! #100DaysOfInteractionDesign #InteractionDesign #Figma #GlowingOrb #Animation #VisualDesign #UI #UX #MicroInteractions #DesignExperiments #Creativity #DesignInspiration #DigitalDesign #DesignChallenge #DesignCommunity #UIInspiration #UXDesign #ProductDesign #ProductDesigner #Startup #Tech #JobSearch #FullTimeRole #Hiring #CareerGrowth

Have design systems killed UX Design as a job? Been thinking about this lately - with a good design system, the need to keep a full team of UX designers on staff is significantly reduced. PMs and engineers can put together fully functional user experiences that maintain consistency and coherency by using digital lego bricks. What do you think? With the massive amounts of layoffs that are continuing to happen for UX roles, what else could be the reason? #designsystems #uxdesign #ux

🌟 I'm Now a Mentor on ADPList for Emerging UX Designers! 🌟 I'm thrilled to announce my role as a mentor on ADPList, focusing on empowering those new or advancing in the product design field. 🚀 My Background: My journey, encompassing roles at Apple, Lyft, and as an entrepreneur with Pub & Paint, has given me a rich perspective on the intersection of business strategy and UX design. Currently, as a Freelance UI Designer, I'm deeply involved in crafting user experiences that align with strategic business goals. 💼 What I Bring to the Table: Bridging business strategy with UI/UX design, leveraging my experiences from tech giants and entrepreneurship. Sharing actionable insights on enhancing customer engagement and experience, drawing from my time at Apple, Lyft, and in freelance design. Providing guidance on integrating design thinking into business models, helping you understand how UX impacts business outcomes. 🎨 Additionally, I Offer: Expertise in crafting compelling UX portfolios and preparing effectively for UX design interviews. Personalized advice and feedback for those starting or transitioning into the UX field. 🌱 My Mentorship Approach: I'm passionate about helping others navigate the multifaceted world of UX design, offering mentorship that’s not just about technical skills but also about understanding the broader business context in which UX operates. 📅 Connect with Me: Whether you're refining your UX portfolio, prepping for interviews, or seeking to understand how UX ties into broader business strategies, I'm here to guide you. Reach out for a session on ADPList, and let's explore how you can excel in UX design and beyond. Excited to share my journey and learnings with you and help pave your path in the UX world! #UXDesign #Mentorship #ADPList #BusinessStrategy #CustomerEngagement #DesignThinking #LinkedInNetwork

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Are you a UX/UI designer looking to break into the video game industry? 🎮 As it turns out, there are some key differences between "regular" designers and those who work in video games. Many job postings require experience in the industry and shipped games as products. So, what skills and experiences are lacking from a "regular" designer to transition to video games? I posed this question to industry expert Steve Meim 🎮 and he suggested I turn to the LinkedIn community for feedback. Have you made the transition from UX/UI design to video game design? What skills did you need to develop? And how did you go about developing them? It can feel like a bit of a circular logic problem, but with the right guidance and training, it's possible to make the leap. Let's start a conversation and share our experiences to help aspiring video game designers succeed. #UX #UI #gamedesign #videogames #designers

#hiring *Principal UX Designer (Star Wars FPS)*, Los Angeles, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #LosAngelesjobs #Californiajobs #AdvertMediaEntertainment *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/gsMSMsDk Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. You can learn more about our studio and values at In collaboration with Lucasfilm, the Star Wars FPS Team is developing a new AAA FPS in the Star Wars galaxy. Inspired by classic titles like Dark Forces and Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2, our story-driven single player game is being developed from the ground up leveraging the power of Unreal Engine 5. We're combining this inspiration and technology with Respawn's pedigree for making best-in-class shooters to deliver a brand new experience our players will love. We are recruiting for a Principal UX Designer to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate is an expert in their craft, and carries a high standard wherever they go. They are in-tune with and constantly thinking about good UX within games. They have a great sense for the proper presentation of information in interfaces. They are eager to work closely and collaborate with others, including those outside of their discipline. They are a self-starter, smart, resourceful, and able to execute on tasks consistently throughout the project. They can think comprehensively, and are able to problem-solve with all of the connective tissue in mind as they break down specific player flows and use cases. They are consistently analyzing existing flows once they are up and running, solving problematic patterns and identifying quality of life improvements throughout development. And lastly, they are humble enough to read through these requirements and identify areas of self improvement where they want to grow. What you'll do: Meet with designers to understand gameplay and feature needs. Create wireframes and maintain our UX library (We like to use Figma). Frequently review with the UX/UI Lead for brainstorming, discussing strategies and approaches. Review your designs with the rest of the UI team during open critique. Present your wireframes to game designers and iterate toward first implementation designs. Review "gray box" implementation to near-final implementation and help iterate towards polished experiences. Own overall menu and screen flow. Leverage knowledge for current accessibility practices as well as innovations we may be able to offer. Ideally, you will have 7+ years of experience doing UX design, with a focus on games or g

5 reasons why you should apply for the UX/UI Designer role at Jackrabbit Technologies on the Jackrabbit Class Product team: 1. People 👥 —This company has some of the best people you'll ever meet or work with. 2. Culture & Values ✨ —We live, breathe, and commit to the values that drive our strong culture. 3. Product 🐰 —Our product has been in the market for 20 years! Its impact on youth activity centers is fascinating. I bet you know someone who's used our parent portal ;) 4. Opportunity 🗞️ —our product team allows you to be curious, grow, and find opportunities professionally and personally through our users, peers, and the industries we serve. 5. Impact 🚀 —Our team thrives on the outcomes our product achieves daily for our users and clients.

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