Art Manager - Diablo IV

The minions of hell grow stronger! Our family of diabolically talented developers is expanding. Our backgrounds are varied but we all share a passion for the dark, gothic, and macabre. If you value a tightknit team that celebrates self-expression and a multi-disciplinary approach, then join us on the Diablo IV team!

Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing opportunity for a seasoned art manager to join its next great game! The ideal candidate possesses outstanding people management, communication, and organization skills, and a thorough understanding of art department dynamics within game development.

COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

Responsibilities

• A critical partner in ensuring the wellness and growth of our team
• Partner with the art director, art leads, to manage individuals across the entire art department.
• Define and manage artist career paths within the team
• Conducts regular one on ones with the art leadership and art team
• Mentor art leads on management and leadership.
• A solid strategist who helps the team with long-term planning around career growth and staffing.
• Performance reviews, and coaching for the team.
• Design and implement best practices around staffing, interviewing, and career development.
• Administer staffing decisions that help achieve both the short and long term goals of the art team.
• Partner with Human Resources for management related training.
• Coordinate with other game teams department managers for best practices and learnings

Requirements

• Strong communications and organizational skills
• Able to handle a wide range of personnel issues including recruitment, career development, and conflict resolution
• Able to manage a large team of artists in a dynamically changing game production environment
• A minimum of 7 years’ management experience

Pluses

• Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as an art department manager or art lead
• Game art or content creation experience
• Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
  • Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
  • Your passion for management of artists
  • What games you are currently playing

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!