Senior Outsource Supervisor, Illustration (TEMP)

1 Year ago • 10 Years + • $80,800 PA - $149,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Illustration Outsource Supervisor, you will collaborate with art and design teams, and the best illustrators to maintain high-quality visuals for Hearthstone. You will direct illustrations, provide feedback, prepare assets, and onboard artists. You will also work on day-to-day requests and in-game bugs. This role requires 10 years of experience in game development and engine experience. The role is a hybrid position with on-site and remote work options available.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of professional game development experience.
  • 10+ years of game engine experience (e.g., Unity).
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with the Warcraft Universe and Hearthstone.
  • Strong foundational skills in traditional art.
Perks:
  • 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
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job Details

Team Name: Hearthstone

Job Title:

Senior Outsource Supervisor, Illustration (TEMP) – Hearthstone

Requisition ID:

R024655

Job Description:

Your Mission

Pull up a chair and join us by the hearth. As a Senior Illustration Outsource Supervisor you will contribute to and maintain the high-quality bar that is Hearthstone’s visual representation by collaborating with our art and design teams as well as the best illustrators in the business. You will play a key role in the development of exciting new visuals for our players and work closely with the outsource managers and p roducers on day-to-day tasks , while you and your team take on new and fun initiatives .

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. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options , including remote work arrangements.

Responsibilities:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the external and internal art teams to art direct illustrations, give timely and co ncise feedback, and provide paint - overs to ensure high quality final assets.
  • Prepare and implement game ready assets.
  • Collaborate closely with the d esign team on preparation of art assignments for Hearthstone’s external art teams .
  • Onboard new external artists and give guided direction to maintain the look and feel of Hearthstone’s visual representation.
  • Help tackle day-to-day requests and in-game bugs as they arise .
  • Facilitate the review process with stakeholders and utilize the Unity game engine to help finalize in-game assets .
  • Tackle new challenges from a fast-paced development environment with ever-changing daily tasks.

Requirements:

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in professional game development .
  • Minimum 10 year s of game engine experience ( example: Unity ) .

Knowledge & Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team with an eye to improving the player's experience and the game itself.
  • Ability to work quickly and comfortably within a production environment.
  • Naturally curious and driven to problem solve when given unique bugs or tasks within game engine environment.
  • An u nderstanding of Hearthstone’s visual style and whimsical take on the Warcraft IP.
  • Strong illustrative capability to create and direct art that delivers on design and technical requirements in service of an exceptional gameplay experience.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative and analytical as it relates to pipelines and tackling unique daily tasks.
  • Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide clear and actionable feedback in a trackable manner.

Extra Points

  • Familiarity with the Warcraft Universe and Hearthstone.
  • Strong foundational skills in traditional art includ ing, but not limited to , traditional or digital painting and illustration.
  • Passion for creating charming and lighthearted imagery and storytelling .
  • Previous game production experience.

Submission/Portfolio Requirements

  • Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills required . Only online artwork submissions will be accepted ( e.g. website, blog, or online album) .
  • Willingness to complete a Supervisor Assessment if requested .

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. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

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 to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do!

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.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 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. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

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