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Outsource Supervisor, 3D Generalist – Hearthstone, London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
0c650e6c857d
Job Views:
4
Posted:
19.03.2025
Expiry Date:
03.05.2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborate with both external and internal art teams to direct 3D assets, provide timely and concise feedback, and apply final polish to ensure high-quality assets.
2. Oversee various 3D pipelines, prepare 3D assets and documentation for external art teams, implement outsourced assets, and distribute them to the appropriate internal teams.
3. Work closely with 2D, 3D, and tech art teams, as well as design, engineering, and production, to establish visual benchmarks, solve problems, and facilitate the review process with internal stakeholders.
4. Partner with production and art leadership to create a sustainable schedule, track and manage deadlines, and facilitate quick turnarounds.
5. Collaborate with outsource studios to develop a sustainable and scalable pipeline for external artists to support ongoing art and cosmetic efforts.
6. Utilize Unity to implement and finalize in-game art assets and address ongoing art requests and in-game bugs as they arise.
7. Address new challenges in a fast-paced development environment with constantly changing daily tasks.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
1. Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional game development environment as a 3D artist.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in animation, rigging, modeling, and FX.
3. Minimum 5 years of game engine experience (example: Unity).
Knowledge & Skills
1. Naturally curious and driven to solve problems when given unique bugs or tasks within a game engine environment.
2. Ability to create and direct art that meets design and technical requirements to deliver an exceptional gameplay experience.
3. Self-motivated, collaborative, and analytical in relation to pipelines and handling unique daily tasks promptly.
4. Maintains a positive attitude and can receive and provide clear, actionable feedback in a trackable manner.
5. Possesses an affinity for timing, storytelling, and achieving high quality in-game results.
Extra Points
1. Strong interest in learning various aspects of the art pipeline, from illustration to final product, and documenting processes for the art team.
2. A technical background that enhances problem-solving skills and provides a deeper understanding of the pipeline and tools.
3. Ability to demonstrate understanding of Hearthstone's visual style and whimsical take on the Warcraft IP.
4. Familiarity with the Warcraft universe and Hearthstone lore.
5. Knowledge of Hearthstone, including its gameplay mechanics and various modes.
Submission/Portfolio Requirements
1. Portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic skills required. Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog, or online album).
2. Willingness to complete a Supervisor Assessment if requested.
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 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 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 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 video game 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 the 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!
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;
* (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.
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