Lead Character Artist — Hybrid (Remote/Onsite)

Blizzard Entertainment; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Lead Character Artist for Overwatch in Irvine, CA. The role blends on-site and remote work, guiding a team of character artists to craft iconic heroes, cosmetics, and related assets for next-gen gameplay experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience, have shipped a AAA title, and show mastery in Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop. Collaboration with design, animation, VFX, and tech art is central to success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience with leadership experience.
• Shipped at least one AAA title for PC or console.

Responsibilities

• Create high-resolution sculpts and final game-resolution models with hand-authored textures.
• Lead and mentor a team of character artists to deliver high-quality output.
• Collaborate with design, animation, VFX, and technical art to ensure gameplay-first character development.
• Coordinate tasks and timelines to align with project goals and production schedules.
• Foster regular team feedback sessions to maintain clear communication and growth.
• Develop and refine character art pipelines and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Artistic direction

Tools

Maya

ZBrush

Photoshop

Substance Painter

Blender

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Lead Character Artist for Overwatch in Irvine, CA. The role blends on-site and remote work, guiding a team of character artists to craft iconic heroes, cosmetics, and related assets for next-gen gameplay experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of experience, have shipped a AAA title, and show mastery in Maya, ZBrush, and Photoshop. Collaboration with design, animation, VFX, and tech art is central to success.