3d modeler serp_jobs.h1.location_city

Responsibilities :

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

Create high-resolution sculpts and final game-resolution models with hand-authored textures using Photoshop.

Combine traditional craftsmanship with next-gen materials to achieve Overwatch 2s stylized aesthetic.

Work closely with design, animation, and technical art in an open, feedback-driven pipeline.

Manage and provide guidance to a team of character artists, fostering professional growth and ensuring high-quality output.

Coordinate and delegate tasks to align with project goals and deadlines, adapting plans as priorities evolve.

Facilitate regular team meetings and feedback sessions to maintain clear communication and a collaborative environment.

Collaborate with production and other leads to manage resources, resolve challenges, and support cross-functional initiatives.

Drive the development and adaptation of best practices, workflows, and pipeline improvements for the character art team.

Lead and manage a team of character artists, providing clear direction, mentorship, and support for professional growth.

Ensure a balanced workload across the team, prioritizing artist wellbeing while maintaining high-quality output.

Coordinate and delegate tasks effectively to align with evolving project goals and production timelines.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

10+ years of experience in game development as a character artist.

2+ years of leadership or management experience.

Shipped at least one AAA title for PC or console.

Knowledge & Skills

Expert-level skills in Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.

Deep understanding of anatomy, silhouette, and hard-surface modeling.

Strong eye for light, shading, color, and detail in texture creation.

Familiarity with next-gen asset pipelines and optimization techniques.

Demonstrated proficiency in hard-surface poly modeling techniques.

Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Comfortable working in both large and small teams.

A passion for games and interactive storytelling.

Pluses

Familiarity with Blizzards visual style and a desire to evolve it.

Experience designing visuals that support gameplay clarity.

Skills in adjacent disciplines : illustration, animation, VFX, or tech art.

Contributions to a stylized or competitive multiplayer game.

Submission / Portfolio requirements

A portfolio and / or reeldemonstrating relevant artistic skills is required.

Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g., website, blog, or online album).

Candidates may be asked to complete an art test.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ : MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to . General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• (k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.