Technical Artist, Performance — Hybrid (StarCraft)

Blizzard Entertainment in; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,387,000 - 161,356,000; Full time

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine studio, seeks a Technical Artist, Performance, for StarCraft. Hybrid work week with home and on-site days.

You will optimize art production and monitor performance, collaborating across disciplines to deliver a story-driven, open-world StarCraft project. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in AAA tech art, shipped title experience, and strong rendering, Houdini, and pipeline knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in AAA tech art game teams.
• Shipped at least one major title in a relevant role.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D and 2D creation software.
• Strong understanding of physically based rendering.
• Knowledge and experience working in Houdini and other procedural content approaches.

Responsibilities

• Validate asset creation practices with programmers and monitor performance metrics.
• Address performance aspects such as textures, meshes, UVs, shaders, and overdraw.
• Mentor teammates to ensure technical accuracy and performance."
• Contribute to establishing and improving artist workflows.
• Provide technical support for a small team of artists and designers.
• Stay current on industry trends and tools.
• Identify risks and propose bridging solutions between engineering and art.

Skills

Portfolio

Problem solving

Collaboration

Rendering knowledge

Tools

Houdini

Procedural content workflows

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine studio, seeks a Technical Artist, Performance, for StarCraft. Hybrid work week with home and on-site days.

You will optimize art production and monitor performance, collaborating across disciplines to deliver a story-driven, open-world StarCraft project. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in AAA tech art, shipped title experience, and strong rendering, Houdini, and pipeline knowledge.