2D Genearlist Artist - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA

The Hearthstone team is looking for a Senior 2D Generalist Artist to work on new and exciting content for our players. The focus for this position will be on providing the art needed to help realize the vision for the game from concept to in-game models. Responsibilities include creating concepts that support / further the vision of the game, painting textures for use on in-game assets and working to provide a consistent aesthetic for the art team. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of composition, color, painting, and visual design.We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds, and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive gameplay experiences for Hearthstone. Previous Hearthstone gameplay is not a requirement to apply for this role, however it is a plus.This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:Ability to design and render in game assets from concept to final implementation in Hearthstone’s whimsical painterly styleCraft highly visionary character, creature, environment, and prop concepts that inspire a team and contribute to Hearthstone’s unrivaled visual directionWork closely with the rest of the art team, providing feedback to help maintain a consistent aesthetic across game assetsExercise creative problem solving alongside other artists, designers, and engineers to collaborate on creatively complex assignmentsAbility to communicate an inspirational artistic vision across Hearthstone’s features and creative projectsMinimum RequirementsExperience5 + years of experience as a 2D Artist, or similar role.Experience illustrating colorful and stylized work at a high-quality barKnowledge & SkillsBe able to own the process from initial sketch to finished in-game asset for new elements while working within a small strike teamHelp take the iconic visuals of Hearthstone to the next levelStrong understanding of Blizzard’s visual style and the vision to take it in new and exciting directionExcellent communication skills with the ability to give and receive creative feedback that elevates the team individually and creativelyKey attributesThe ability to thrive in an iterative environment built on giving and receiving constructive & practical feedbackBonus PointsComfortable with the Unity enginePrevious experience in 3D pipelineGood foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to painting, sculpture, figure drawing, and illustrationSubmission / Portfolio requirementsResume requiredPortfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills requiredOnly online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album).Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do soYour Platform