Hybrid Environment Artist for StarCraft (AAA)

Blizzard Entertainment; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,387,000 - 161,466,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment is assembling a team in Irvine, CA to craft a new StarCraft environment-focused project. The Environment Artist will deliver high-quality artwork, integrate assets into the engine, and collaborate across departments to support gameplay.

The role requires heavy collaboration, strong portfolio, and a passion for immersive world-building. The position supports a hybrid work schedule with on-site Irvine days and remote work as needed, as Blizzard embarks on a flagship

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AAA Environment Art.
• Shipped at least one major title in a relevant role.
• Strong understanding of Environment Art creation and industry-standard 3D workflows.
• A portfolio with detailed breakdowns showing practical work.
• Understanding of authoring PBR-compliant content.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with designers, artists, engineers, and lighting to deliver environment artwork.
• Create and optimize environment assets from concept to final in-game implementation.
• Contribute to content briefs and guidelines for internal and external artists.
• Directly contribute to environment creation tasks through production milestones.
• Stay current on industry trends and improve workflows and toolchains.
• Work with production to identify blockers and improve processes.

Skills

Environment Art

AAA game experience

Portfolio review

PBR content

Game engine integration

Tools

Industry-standard 3D software

Texture workflows

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment is assembling a team in Irvine, CA to craft a new StarCraft environment-focused project. The Environment Artist will deliver high-quality artwork, integrate assets into the engine, and collaborate across departments to support gameplay.

The role requires heavy collaboration, strong portfolio, and a passion for immersive world-building. The position supports a hybrid work schedule with on-site Irvine days and remote work as needed, as Blizzard embarks on a flagship