What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Hero Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA position at Blizzard Entertainment?
Team Name:
Job Title:
Senior Hero Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Requisition ID:
R024968
Job Description:
The Overwatch team is looking for an accomplished designer to help create our next great heroes!
We are searching for a senior designer with a passion for creating compelling yet simple gameplay. You're driven by accessibility and simplicity. You have experience in design at creating playable characters and player abilities. You have the knowledge to create memorable heroes that are unique in their identity and gameplay. You can drive your design from creation to implementation and balance, as well as bug fixing. You adapt and align with the project fantasy and think of the user experience in everything you do. You are passionate about video games, knowledgeable about Overwatch, and are excited to contribute to the overall success of the game!
We embrace the core philosophy of our IP: we are stronger as a team. If you're looking for people who support each other in times of success, as well as adversity, you may be the next Hero we're looking for!
Responsibilities
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 industry’s 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 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate 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’ - we’ve 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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’ - We’ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
Job Title:
Senior Hero Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Requisition ID:
R024968
Job Description:
The Overwatch team is looking for an accomplished designer to help create our next great heroes!
We are searching for a senior designer with a passion for creating compelling yet simple gameplay. You're driven by accessibility and simplicity. You have experience in design at creating playable characters and player abilities. You have the knowledge to create memorable heroes that are unique in their identity and gameplay. You can drive your design from creation to implementation and balance, as well as bug fixing. You adapt and align with the project fantasy and think of the user experience in everything you do. You are passionate about video games, knowledgeable about Overwatch, and are excited to contribute to the overall success of the game!
We embrace the core philosophy of our IP: we are stronger as a team. If you're looking for people who support each other in times of success, as well as adversity, you may be the next Hero we're looking for!
Responsibilities
- Create and develop new hero concepts from initial ideation through final implementation.
- Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure cohesive character design.
- Design and fine-tune hero abilities to ensure balanced and engaging gameplay.
- Conduct playtesting and gather feedback to iterate and improve hero designs.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor games to bring innovative ideas to the team.
- Provide detailed documentation and presentations of hero designs and concepts.
- Work closely with the narrative team to ensure each hero has a compelling backstory and fits within the Overwatch universe.
- 3-5 years of experience as a gameplay or combat designer.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and driven to grow and learn, as well as help those around you do the same.
- Strong problem-solving skills and game design philosophies with a focus on simplicity and impactful gameplay.
- Passion for video games, especially the shooter genre.
- Education or experience in CS.
- Extensive development experience in the shooter genre and/or multiplayer coop games.
- Prior work experience or education in other (non-design) fields: art, programming, production, or sound.
- Love and knowledge of Overwatch.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 industry’s 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 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovate 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’ - we’ve 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 accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. 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’ - We’ve 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;
- 401(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.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.
Salary : $80,800 - $149,400
