Assistant Art Director - 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.

Reporting to the senior art director, the assistant art director will be their key partner in the execution of World of Warcraft’s art. The assistant art direction role requires you to ignite others both as a leader and as an artist. As a leader you will be a motivational catalyst for the art team. As an artist, you’ll help define the look of new characters, environments and architecture in the WoW style. In addition to channeling the visual direction of our senior art director to the art team, the role will act as one of the key communication conduits for design and programming.

* Partner with the senior art director to concept and create benchmark assets that define the end vision. * Work closely with game design to ensure art supports the overall player experience. * You’ll be delegated aspects of the artistic vision and will be responsible for its execution through other art department leads. * You will ensure that all the visual aspects of the game come together as a cohesive vision. * Give constructive and creative feedback through art department leads. * Inspire the art team and unite them under one vision. * Partner with production to develop high level execution strategies. * Take initiative to solve problems with follow through on your commitments.

* You have extensive game development experience and understand the resilience, patience and the need for constant improvement that is required to make a game * You have an infectious passion for games, art and WoW that inspires your team to work to their highest potential * You think broad strokes and make decisive decisions with enough clarity to align a team and enough flexibility that you don’t need to own every detail * You have a portfolio that backs up your ability to set a marketable artistic vision. If you can’t explain it you can paint it * You are curious and constantly self-improve as a leader and as an artist