Blizzard seeks Art Manager for StarCraft Team
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Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing opening for an art department manager to join the StarCraft II team. This role is somewhat of a rare spawn here, and were sure youll appreciate the opportunity it presents. Youll need to put your seasoned skillset to good use as youll be managing folks across the whole of the art department. Of course, wed love it if you have a background in art, though itll be your thorough understanding of art department dynamics within a game development team thatll be most critical to your success in this position. Take a look below at the responsibilities to get a better sense of just how encompassing our game dev management roles are. If your experience satisfies the requirements and youre ready to embrace the challenge of mentoring and growing one of the most talented art departments in the industry, dont hesitate to drop us a line.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with the art director, art leads, and producers to manage individuals across the entire art department.
Develop paths for artists career development and conduct performance reviews for the team.
Create and implement action plans for the art department's future success, emphasizing training and development.
Administer staffing decisions that help achieve both the short and long term goals of the art team.
Work with production to help create and manage team schedules and insure proper workflow throughout the art department.
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 3 years management experience in PC, console, or mobile game development
Demonstrated ability to manage a large team of artists in a dynamically changing game production environment
Strong communications and organizational skills
Experience managing a wide range of personnel issues including career development and conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to interact as part of a team and to contribute to increasing productivity goals and efficiencies
Able to build consensus on overall goals and balance resource allocation based on project goals and
individual ability
Strong organizational skills
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, diplomacy and tact
PLUSES
Game artist or content creation experience
Expertise with project tracking software and Microsoft Office suite
Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Resume required
Cover letter required
Portfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
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.
Apply here
Blizzard Entertainment has an amazing opening for an art department manager to join the StarCraft II team. This role is somewhat of a rare spawn here, and were sure youll appreciate the opportunity it presents. Youll need to put your seasoned skillset to good use as youll be managing folks across the whole of the art department. Of course, wed love it if you have a background in art, though itll be your thorough understanding of art department dynamics within a game development team thatll be most critical to your success in this position. Take a look below at the responsibilities to get a better sense of just how encompassing our game dev management roles are. If your experience satisfies the requirements and youre ready to embrace the challenge of mentoring and growing one of the most talented art departments in the industry, dont hesitate to drop us a line.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with the art director, art leads, and producers to manage individuals across the entire art department.
Develop paths for artists career development and conduct performance reviews for the team.
Create and implement action plans for the art department's future success, emphasizing training and development.
Administer staffing decisions that help achieve both the short and long term goals of the art team.
Work with production to help create and manage team schedules and insure proper workflow throughout the art department.
REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 3 years management experience in PC, console, or mobile game development
Demonstrated ability to manage a large team of artists in a dynamically changing game production environment
Strong communications and organizational skills
Experience managing a wide range of personnel issues including career development and conflict resolution
Demonstrated ability to interact as part of a team and to contribute to increasing productivity goals and efficiencies
Able to build consensus on overall goals and balance resource allocation based on project goals and
individual ability
Strong organizational skills
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills, diplomacy and tact
PLUSES
Game artist or content creation experience
Expertise with project tracking software and Microsoft Office suite
Passionate gamer with experience playing a wide range of games
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
Resume required
Cover letter required
Portfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
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.
Apply here