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Outsource Supervisor, Illustration - Hearthstone

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Pull up a chair and join us by the hearth! Our Hearthstone Outsource Team is looking to add to their party an Outsource Supervisor excited to help facilitate in illustration and curation of artwork. With 10 Mana Crystals at the ready, this individual’s many talents and creativity will help contribute and maintain the high-quality bar that is Hearthstone’s visual representation. Collaborating with art, design, and the best illustrators in the business this artist will be key in supporting exciting New Ways to Play. You will also work closely with the Outsource Managers and Producers on day-to-day tasks and together as a team on new initiatives. If you are excited about every day being different, love learning new pipelines, and enjoy new challenges we would love to chat with you!

We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive gameplay, and experiences for Hearthstone. Previous Hearthstone gameplay is not a requirement to apply for this role, however it is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the external team of artists and teams to art direct illustrations, give timely and concise feedback, and provide paint overs to ensure high quality final assets.
• Work with art and design on paint overs and implementation of game ready assets.
• Closely work with the Outsource Managers and the design team on preparation for art assets for our external team of artists.
• Onboard new external artists and give guided direction to maintain the look and feel of Hearthstone’s visual representation.
• Help tackle day-to-day requests and in-game bugs as they arise.
• Work within Unity to finalize in-game assets for card art and facilitate the review process with stakeholders.
• Tackle new challenges from a fast-paced development environment with ever-changing daily tasks.

REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of Hearthstone’s visual style and whimsical take on the Warcraft IP.
• Self-motivated, collaborative and analytical as it relates to pipelines and tackling unique daily tasks.
• Able to work quickly and comfortably within a production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work within a team with an eye to improve the player experience and game itself.
• Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide clear feedback.
• Engine experience, such as Unity, and a drive to problem solve when given unique bugs or tasks.
• Familiarity with the Warcraft Universe and Hearthstone.

PLUSES

• Strong foundational skills in traditional art included but not limited to traditional or digital painting and illustration.
• Passion for creating charming and lighthearted imagery and storytelling.
• Previous game production experience.

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!

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.