BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC is hiring: Senior Game Producer, Tech Art & Tools -

Team Name Overwatch Job Title Senior Game Producer, Tech Art & Tools - Overwatch 2 Location Irvine, CA Job Description Soldiers, scientists, adventurers, oddities…game producers? The Overwatch team, passionate gamers at heart, is seeking a Senior Game Producer to help lead the creation of Overwatch 2—the globe-spanning sequel to Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed team-based FPS game. Our Overwatch 2 team is dedicated to delivering the most exciting and engaging experiences for players worldwide. As Senior Game Producer for Tech Art & Tools, you’ll collaborate with talented teams responsible for Overwatch 2’s stunning visuals and innovative development tools. From building vibrant environments like the streets of Rio to enhancing our internal art and production pipelines, your leadership will help us surprise and delight our players at every turn. We value open communication and visibility within the team and with our global player community. This philosophy, rooted in Blizzard’s values of “Gameplay First” and “Play Nice, Play Fair,” has helped Overwatch earn the trust of millions of players and is key to the development of Overwatch 2. Are you the hero ready to coordinate Animators, Character, Environment, Technical artists, and Tools developers to deliver the inspirational art and powerful tools that define Overwatch? If you’re passionate about your craft and how you support others, we’d love to hear from you! This is a full‑time position at our office in Irvine, California. Responsibilities Lead pipeline development for tech art and tools, as well as other art disciplines Own resource planning for art and tools departments, coordinating across multiple projects Partner with art and tools leads to foster team growth and build a strong, collaborative culture Maintain and communicate department roadmaps, schedules, and capacity for both art and tools teams Define and communicate project milestones, dates, and deadlines, ensuring goals are met efficiently Champion healthy communication and open collaboration throughout the team, promoting trust and transparency Identify, communicate, and help resolve challenges that may impact project goals or delivery timelines Regularly update the production team on status, risks, and opportunities Define and refine processes and workflows for both tech art and tools development teams Requirements 8+ years of experience as a Producer or Project Manager in game development, with experience in tech art and/or tools Shipped at least one game or several major live updates in an art or tools production role Proven ability to create, track, and maintain schedules, and facilitate complex resource planning across multiple teams Exceptional communication skills with key stakeholders, both internal and external Comfortable with ambiguity and able to drive teams toward clarity and effective solutions Strong knowledge of software development, project management, and agile frameworks Pluses Previous experience in animation, modeling, technical art (skinning, rigging), or game tools development A keen eye for art and a passion for empowering creative processes through tools and technology Experience with online games Expertise with Jira, Confluence, or similar production management software Familiarity with art and tool development applications such as Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, or comparable tools BA / BS (or equivalent) EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Compensation & Benefits In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80,800.00 - $149,400.00 annual. Employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation. For more details, visit https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/. #J-18808-Ljbffr