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Outsourcing Artist, Environments - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY J

Outsourcing Artist, Environments - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY J

MediabistroIrvine, CA, United States
22 hours ago
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  • Part-time
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Outsourcing Artist, Environments - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

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Outsourcing Artist, Environments - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

Requisition ID : R025847

Job Description : About the Role

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 cultivates the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

Join us as an Outsourcing Artist on an exciting, unannounced project, where you'll play a key role in shaping immersive game environments. In this position, you'll work closely with talented teams to bring imaginative worlds to life, collaborating and contributing your artistic skills to create memorable experiences for players everywhere.

Work Location : This position is classified as hybrid, requiring onsite presence in the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Remote work arrangements are eligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

  • Support external environment art production through pipeline support, documentation, resource packaging, content creation, asset polish, and integration.
  • Collaborate with internal and external art teams to ensure high-quality environment art under the guidance of the senior outsource supervisor.
  • Aid in providing clear, actionable feedback from concept to final 3D execution, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with the project’s art direction.
  • Support best practices, quality control, and a cohesive visual style across all environment assets.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in game development.
  • Strong foundation in traditional art principles, with expertise in light, shade, color, and detail.
  • Proficient in hard-surface modeling, foliage / organics, PBR materials, and level art kit creation.
  • Experience with AAA game engines and content pipelines.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for games, the craft of environment art, and supporting others.
  • Proficiency with the use of production tracking tools such as Shotgrid / JIRA / Airtable.
  • Submission Requirements

  • Cover letter (required).
  • Portfolio showcasing relevant environment art skills (online submissions only, e.g., website, blog, or album).
  • 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 in order 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!

    Ready to Activate Your Future?

    The videogame 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 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! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

    We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

    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 $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. 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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    Industries

    Computer Games

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