Technical Art Director

7 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Blizzard Entertainment Full time

Company Overview
Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft.

Our estimated salary range for this position in Irvine, CA is $140,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered.

Job Description
This role involves overseeing the delivery of high-quality Tech Art work, including art pipelines, proprietary tools, software plug-ins, and in-game technology. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding technical artists, cultivating skills and processes, and collaborating with design, art, and engineering teams to ensure efficient workflows and automation.

You will also engage in broader game production challenges, own performance optimization for art assets, research and define production pipelines, and identify problems to implement solutions or create robust technical implementations. Additionally, you will make recommendations on how to improve product quality and group productivity, manage asset integration, files, pipelines, and processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications
8+ years of experience in AAA Tech Art, proven experience shipping multiple major titles, and experience in a leadership position managing a team of Technical Artists. You should have a comprehensive understanding of all major aspects of content creation in commercial engines, strong knowledge of PBR, and expertise in Python, C#, and/or C++ programming languages.

Key attributes include a team-oriented approach, ability to inspire others, self-motivation, and the ability to pioneer practical production-oriented art workflows. Experience working through early development R&D phases, handling high-poly workflow data, and passion for playing various video games are extra points.

Benefits
We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth and professional development, and a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are enthusiastic about changing the games industry and passionate about delivering high-quality results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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