Senior VFX Artist (TEMP) at Blizzard Entertainment
Company: Blizzard Entertainment
Location: Irvine, California, United States / Remote
Job Type: Contract (12 Months)
Salary: $80,800 – $149,400 per year
About Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment is a world-renowned game developer known for creating iconic franchises such as Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, StarCraft®, and Hearthstone®. As part of Activision Blizzard and the Microsoft ecosystem, Blizzard continues to shape the gaming industry by building immersive worlds and legendary gameplay experiences enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.
The Hearthstone team focuses on delivering engaging digital card game experiences with strong visual identity, strategic gameplay, and memorable characters.
Job Overview
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior VFX Artist (Temporary) to join the Hearthstone development team. In this role, you will create visually compelling real-time effects that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
This 12-month contract position involves collaborating with designers, engineers, and artists to deliver stylized VFX that elevate gameplay moments and delight players. The role supports hybrid work from the Irvine, California studio or remote arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Create stylized real-time visual effects that highlight gameplay and enhance player experience.
- Apply animation and visual design principles to VFX storytelling.
- Develop VFX using tools such as Unity, Maya, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Collaborate closely with designers to ensure VFX enhance gameplay clarity and visual impact.
- Build VFX assets from concept to final implementation in Unity.
- Troubleshoot and optimize VFX systems to ensure performance and scalability.
- Work with engineers to implement efficient and maintainable visual effects systems.
- Provide constructive feedback and collaborate with team members to maintain high-quality standards.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 8+ years of professional experience creating real-time visual effects for games.
- Strong proficiency with modern game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Deep understanding of VFX pipelines from concept through implementation.
- Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and 3D software such as Maya.
- Strong stylized art skills and technical knowledge of real-time VFX production.
- Ability to solve creative and technical challenges in collaborative environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience contributing to at least one shipped AAA title as a Senior VFX Artist or equivalent role.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Development, Animation, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Paid holidays, vacation days, and sick leave.
- Paid parental leave and compassionate leave.
- Mental health and wellness programs.
- Employee perks including free or discounted games.
- Fitness programs and additional voluntary benefits.
- Potential relocation assistance for eligible candidates.