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About the Role

We are seeking a UX Writer for PlayStation to join the team responsible for developing the user experience for new and existing products, services, and console experiences. You will create high-quality UI messages based on functional specifications, style guides, business goals, and a comprehensive UX philosophy. You will actively participate in grooming and UX design sessions, providing constructive feedback during the early stages of product development. You will collaborate with UX designers, iterate on the writing process, and obtain stakeholder and partner approval. The UI messages you create will be handed off to the localization team with sufficient information.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality UI messages based on functional specifications, style guides, business goals, and a comprehensive UX philosophy.
Actively participate in grooming and UX design sessions, providing constructive feedback during the early stages of product development.
Collaborate with UX designers and iterate on the writing process.
Obtain stakeholder and partner approval for UI messages.
Hand off UI messages to the localization team with sufficient information.
Utilize design thinking to write for players and users of all backgrounds.
Communicate with stakeholders and partners involved in product development.
Improve the product experience through interactive experience design.
Solve problems from a creative and tactical perspective.
Create UI copy in accordance with writing guidelines, tone of voice, and approved terminology.
Receive direction from senior UX writers and managers.
Have created messages reviewed by other members of the UX writing team.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple platforms with different schedules.
Plan and execute tasks in an organized manner.
Regularly collaborate with members from diverse cultural backgrounds, including engineers, designers, localization managers, and product owners.
Actively contribute to the improvement of tools and processes.
Adapt messages for localization into multiple languages.
Contribute constructive suggestions for new products and features.
Support the brand and achieve business goals in collaboration with diverse teams.

Requirements

3+ years of writing or editing experience in an occupational capacity.
3+ years of professional writing or editing experience in interactive products, marketing, technical writing, or commercial editorial.
Commercial-level Japanese or English writing ability.
Native Japanese speakers must have commercial-level Japanese writing ability and business-level or higher English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Native English speakers must have commercial-level English writing ability and excellent Japanese skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Proven track record of completing work within specified timeframes.
Ability to write in compliance with style guides and brand tone of voice.
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and their progress.
Ability to efficiently and enthusiastically complete tasks.
Ability to quickly learn and utilize internal tools such as CMS, workflow management tools, project tracking tools, and internal communication tools.
Knowledge of products and features, with the ability to provide constructive suggestions for new products and features.
Willingness to champion the brand and contribute to business goals.
Experience creating messages adaptable for localization into multiple languages.
Knowledge and practical experience in user experience.
Knowledge and experience in design and layout principles.
Enthusiasm for collaborating with team members and fostering a positive team atmosphere.

Skills

UX Writing
UI Messaging
Localization
Communication
Collaboration
Design Thinking
Interactive Experience Design
Problem Solving
Style Guide Compliance
Tone of Voice Compliance
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Tool Proficiency (CMS, workflow management, project tracking, internal communication)
Product Knowledge
User Experience (UX)
Design Principles
Layout Principles
Technical Writing
Editorial Experience
Marketing Writing
Agile Software Development
Figma Collaboration/Editing/Design
Portfolio/Personal Website
Video Game Industry Knowledge

Location

Remote
Hybrid

Work Type

Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level

About the Company

PlayStation is a global leader in entertainment, producing the PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios.
PlayStation strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity.
PlayStation falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Equal Opportunity

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.