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Associate Department Manager, Design - World of Warcraft

Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine California 92618 United States of America
1 year ago
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Team Name:

World of Warcraft

Job Title:

Associate Department Manager, Design - World of Warcraft

Requisition ID:

R016712

Job Description:

The World of Warcraft team is seeking a highly motivated and people first manager to support our designers and design culture. You will work with the current design managers, and will be responsible for aiding career development, motivating and supporting designers, and working with team leads to evaluate the designers’ performance, providing coaching and counseling as needed.

We have an incredibly strong team of game developers who are dedicated and passionate about their work, and you will be applying your management background and skills to help improve the day-to-day life of this team.

This role, being a team support role would require you to be onsite for a portion of the week.

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.

DAY TO DAY TASKS

· Champion work / life balance for the design team

· Provide 1:1 coaching with both individual and lead designers to ensure career goals, team alignment, and team health are maintained

· Help develop and make clear paths for designers’ career development and facilitate performance reviews for the team

· Maintain collaborative partnerships with the other department managers, design leads, production, and HR manager

· Boost communication and facilitate feedback between designers and design leads

· Partner with the production department, design leads, and recruiting with regards to staffing and hiring

· Promote, contribute to, and participate in our culture of inclusion and diversity

YOUR BACKGROUND

· Some experience managing people or supporting teams

· Experience with staffing, interviewing, and team building

· Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through

· Strong interpersonal communication skills and effective communicator

· High level of emotional intelligence and tact

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· Resume

· Cover letter

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are 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 champion 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.

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