Blizzard Entertainment is hiring: Principal Concept Artist, Environment - Unanno

Content Summary: Principal Concept Artist, Environment - Unannounced Game at California, for Blizzard Entertainment

Team Name: Unannounced Project

Job Title: Principal Concept Artist, Environment - Unannounced Game

Requisition ID: R024839

We Want You

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are looking for a versatile and visionary Principal Concept Artist to help us craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality concept work across a variety of subjects. You will be tasked with providing inspirational artwork to bring our world to life. You are comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, navigating fluid deadlines and changing priorities with purpose.

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.

What You Bring to the Table

In our fast-paced environment, priorities can shift, so your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Initiative and Collaboration: Work closely with the art director and other senior leaders to establish a cohesive vision and inspire the team to achieve artistic excellence.
• Concept Art Creation: Produce a wide range of environment-focused concept work to set visual targets and guide the 3D art team in asset creation, design, lighting, and tone.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior artists, fostering an environment of learning and growth.
• Flexibility: Engage in tasks beyond your comfort zone, contributing to various aspects of the game's visual development.
• Proactive Communication: Gather requirements and feedback from collaborators to ensure the artwork aligns with the team’s vision and inspires those around you.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years in AAA game development with a track record of delivering high-quality concept art.
• Must have shipped at least one major title in a senior role.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong proficiency in fundamental aspects of concept art, including composition, form, lighting, anatomy, color theory, and design.
• A robust portfolio highlighting your expertise and artistic breakdowns.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently, from first sketches to fully rendered key art.
• A team-oriented approach to your work, understanding the importance of collaboration and partnering with all departments.
• The ability to inspire others with an enthusiastic approach to game development and improving core art skills.
• Self-motivated ability to manage time independently. You know when to work quickly to generate conceptual ideas and when to focus and polish an image for public consumption.

Extra Points

• Experience with early development R&D phases.
• Mentorship experience, both professionally and artistically.
• Broad understanding of game art teams beyond concept art (e.g., lighting, VFX, character art, environment art, animation).
• Interested in photography and cinema.
• Proficiency with 3D software, game engines, and rendering tools.
• An interest in emerging workflows and process efficiency.
• A passion for playing a variety of video games.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process.

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