Principal Visual Development Artist - Temp; SFD​/Cinematics

Overview

Team Name: Creative Development

Job Title: Principal Visual Development Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition : R026425

Job Description: Blizzard is seeking a Principal Visual Development (Visdev) Artist to join its visual development team. The Principal Visdev Artist will play a crucial role in establishing the overall look of cinematic concepts for asset development, design, and illustration for an unannounced title, as well as other various projects as required. This role is a hybrid position with on-site and remote work options.

The home studio is Irvine, CA, with flexibility to explore other options. This role is roughly a 2-month temporary position.

• Work with Supervisors, Art Directors, Cinematic Directors, and, as required, Game Team counterparts
• Interpret briefs/descriptions by concepting environments, props, and other assets through traditional and 3D methods, and generative AI tools as needed

Experience

• Minimum of 13+ years of extensive film/tv and/or industry experience
• Proven experience creating digital art in a professional environment
• Experience in graphic design, fine arts, and 2D/3D modeling
• Experience collaborating with producers and directors to create visuals that meet project requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong foundational skills including anatomy, color theory, composition, etc.
• Familiar with the distinctive visual style of Blizzard's IPs
• Ability to incorporate 3D problem-solving into concept design, including working with others’ models to modify, render, and composite them to communicate optimal solutions
• Create high-quality concept art for characters and environments, ranging from loose exploration sketches to fully rendered designs
• Strong understanding of figure sculpting and color blending
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and ZBrush
• Able to understand and address revision requests; able to anticipate requests and work proactively with minimal supervision

Key Attributes

• Exercise discernment in interactions with teammates and stakeholders and represent the team with artistic and professional excellence
• Self-motivated, strong interpersonal skills, with a professional and collaborative attitude, working with diverse personalities
• A passion for Blizzard games and a willingness to create outstanding art

Extra Points

• 3D software experience, such as Blender, Maya, or 3D Studio Max
• Significant experience in the Visual Development processes for animation, VFX, or gaming

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Star Craft. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created industry-leading games over the last 30 years, with titles available on PC via , Xbox, Play Station, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. is one of the world s largest interactive entertainment companies. We are home to franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities upon request.

We provide a suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World. Eligibility varies by status and location. The U.S. base pay range for this role is $ - $ annually. Offers are based on experience, performance, and location. Incentive compensation may be available but is not guaranteed. Details may vary by geography and employment status.

This role is a temporary position and may be modified or terminated at any time in accordance with business needs.