Blizzard Entertainment

Visual Development Artist, Environments

Blizzard Entertainment

1 Blizzard Way, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

The Visual Development Artist should have a playful imagination coupled with a high degree of artistic skill. They’ll be expected to take a seed of an idea and flush out all aspects of the design. Create concept art for environments, architecture, and other WoW in-game assets. Create mood pieces and other visual development assets. Create illustration quality key art production paintings. Work closely with the Art Lead for each task to help achieve a consistent vision. Ability to explore a wide variety of ideas that push the WoW style. Enthusiasm for working closely with other Artists.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 1 Blizzard Way, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience creating environment concept artwork for animation, film or video games

  • Paintings that demonstrate a wide range of techniques from classical to stylized that shows a deep understanding of composition, color theory

  • Extensively played and understand the visual style of World of Warcraft

Required Skills
  • Time Management Skills

  • Story-telling skills

  • Understanding of composition, color theory

  • 2D art software

Soft Skills
  • Process Improvement

  • Driven and self-motivated

  • Communication Skills

  • Flexibility/Adaptability

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Visual Development Artist, Environments in 1 Blizzard Way, Irvine, CA 92618, USA is about $81,000 to $108,000 annually. This range can vary depending on the size of the company, the number of years of experience, and the specific duties of the Visual Development Artist.

Additional Information
Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedAugust 16th, 2021
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. It is a PC, console, and mobile game developer known for its epic multiplayer titles including the Warcraft, Diablo, StarCraft, and Overwatch.

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