Art Manager - World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.

Passion for managing artists over managing the art is a distinction we’d like to make here. We’re really looking for a manager who loves guiding artists to success, both individually and as a department. Take a look below at the responsibilities to get a better sense of the day-to-day responsibilities. If you’re ready to embrace the challenge of mentoring and growing one of the most talented art departments in the industry, we want to hear from you!

* Manage individuals and production in the animation and art departments for World of Warcraft. * Supervise staff and work with the senior art manager and team Leads to provide work direction, performance reviews, and coaching. * Create and implement action plans for the department's future success, emphasizing training and development. * Administer staffing decisions that help achieve both the short-term and long-range goals of the team * Help create and manage department schedule and insure proper workflow through the department.

**REQUIREMENTS** * Experience as a lead, supervisor, art manager or art director in AAA game art production * Demonstrated ability to manage a group of artists in a dynamically changing game production environment * Proven ability to deal a with a wide range of personnel issues including recruitment, career development and conflict resolution * Demonstrated ability to interact as part of a team and to contribute to increasing productivity goals and efficiencies * Strong organizational skills * Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, diplomacy and tact **PLUSES** * Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Animation, Computer Graphics, or related field