World Artist for WoW - Hybrid Environment Builder

Activision Blizzard, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate World Artist for World of Warcraft. You will design, sculpt and texture outdoor zones, dungeons and landscapes, aligning with gameplay and storytelling while collaborating with Art and Design teams.

The role emphasizes strong level design, technical artistry and communication, with a hybrid on-site and work-from-home schedule based in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience or equivalent college training as a World Builder, Level Designer, or Environment Artist.
• Keen artistic eye with a strong understanding of composition, lighting, mood, and color.
• Proficiency with game engines, 3D software, Photoshop or proprietary terrain sculpting tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning.

Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to sculpt and texture terrain for WoW landscapes and points of interest.
• Develop zone vertical slices and propagation methods for biomes and cultures.
• Collaborate with partner disciplines to support gameplay and storytelling.
• Optimize content performance across varied hardware specifications.
• Follow art direction and production best practices.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

World Builder

Level Designer

Environment Artist

Composition & Lighting

Team Collaboration

Tools

Game engines

3D software

Photoshop

Terrain sculpting tools

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Associate World Artist for World of Warcraft. You will design, sculpt and texture outdoor zones, dungeons and landscapes, aligning with gameplay and storytelling while collaborating with Art and Design teams.

The role emphasizes strong level design, technical artistry and communication, with a hybrid on-site and work-from-home schedule based in Irvine, CA.