Illustrator - Creative Development

Blizzard Entertainment

(Irvine, California)
Full Time
Job Posting Details
About Blizzard Entertainment
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.
Summary
Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 2D artist to work in Blizzard’s story development and ideation department, creative development. This artist will be focused on creating awe-inspiring artwork for all of Blizzard Entertainment's intellectual properties (IPs). The ideal candidate has extensive experience creating digital illustrations in a variety of different visual styles. A solid grasp of foundational art skills, color theory, human and creature anatomy, design theory, and Blizzard Entertainment's IPs are essential. The artist must have expert command of Photoshop or an equivalent painting program. The perfect candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about creating awesome art, takes constructive criticism very well, and can hit deadlines. Title and salary will be consummate with experience.
Responsibilities
* Create high profile illustrations for Blizzard’s IPs for a variety of purposes including but not limited to key art, magazine covers, novel covers, marketing and promotional materials. * Occasionally create concept and in-game art for Blizzard’s development teams. * Work with the producers to complete tasks by the assigned due dates. * Work with the creative development art lead to achieve the necessary final image quality.
Ideal Candidate
REQUIREMENTS * Experience creating digital art in a professional environment * Strong foundational skills including anatomy, color theory, composition, etc. * Understanding of the visual style of Blizzard’s IPs and a passion to push them to the next level * Experience working with art directors on unique and cohesive visuals, with the versatility to work in a variety of styles * Able to understand and incorporate requests for revisions * Self-motivated, good communication skills, and a great team player with a can-do attitude * Out-of-the-box thinking, and creative problem solving abilities * A passion for video games and art PLUSES * Art college graduate * Use of traditional art mediums * Sculpting experience * Modeling and texturing using 3DS Max, Maya, Z-brush, MudBox, or equivalent program

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