Senior Environment Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
Company: Blizzard Entertainment
Location: Irvine, California, USA
Job Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
Salary: $97,200 – $179,900 per year
About the Company
Blizzard Entertainment is a leading game developer known for creating iconic franchises such as Warcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and StarCraft. The company is dedicated to building immersive worlds and delivering high-quality gaming experiences for players around the globe.
Job Overview
Blizzard is hiring a Senior Environment Artist II to work on an unannounced game project. This role involves creating high-quality environment art, contributing to world-building, and ensuring environments support gameplay, storytelling, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement environment assets from concept to final production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, engineering, lighting, and VFX.
- Apply strong environment art fundamentals to support gameplay readability and storytelling.
- Build, integrate, and optimize assets for performance and visual quality.
- Identify production risks and provide practical solutions.
- Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and workflows.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in AAA game environment art.
- Experience shipping at least one major game title.
- Strong understanding of game engines and asset pipelines.
- Proficiency in 3D workflows and PBR (physically-based rendering).
- Ability to create cohesive and gameplay-supportive environments.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Portfolio demonstrating high-quality environment work.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
- Mental health and wellness programs.
- Free and discounted games.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).