Founded in 1996, Treyarch is an award-winning videogame studio, driven to create awesome games for the world to enjoy. It is an approach that has helped make the studio behind the Black Ops series an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty®: Black Ops, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Call of Duty®: Black Ops III and the studio’s most recent release, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4, have all gone on to break industry records. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of fan favorite, Call of Duty’s Zombies.

Working at Treyarch means having the opportunity to work on some of the biggest videogames in the industry, all within a culture that values individual talent and the teams that bring games to life. We provide our teams with the cutting-edge development tools needed to make their most ambitious plans a reality, allowing for rapid iteration and the ability to create the kinds of memorable gameplay moments that are ultimately shared by millions of fans around the world. We also embrace challenges, knowing that together, we can overcome anything…and hopefully inspire a few new game developers along the way.

Your Mission

Treyarch is seeking a talented artist to help drive and manage our 2D art pipeline. As an Art Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing creative direction, providing feedback and ensuring delivery of high-quality content for our players. You will also contribute to the creation and implementation of content in engine. Working with stakeholders across multiple departments, you will be the primary point person for this pipeline and incorporate feedback from multiple teams.

This position is remote with potential onsite work in the future. Candidates should have a solid understanding of core artistic principles such as form, proportion, balance and color. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. The ideal candidate is passionate and loves to make great games.

What you'll be doing:

Drive and manage a 2D pipeline of significant scale.
Turn loose direction into clear, actionable kick off documents for external content partners including both written and visual guidance.
Process incoming deliverables, provide initial feedback and collect stakeholder input. Prepare and communicate revisions when needed.
Ensure delivery of high-quality work, ranging from initial sketches to final render and color passes.
Work directly with UI Lead to maintain a consistent visual aesthetic across a wide range of asset types.
Collaborate with Producers, Leads and Directors to ensure assets meet AAA quality requirements.
Contribute to the creation and implementation of assets in engine.
Propose pipeline and process improvements.

Player Profile:

2+ years of experience working as a concept artist or visual designer. Game industry experience a plus.
Portfolio demonstrating examples of concept art or visual designs.
Solid communicator who works well with a variety of personalities in an energetic team environment.
Must be able to receive stakeholder feedback and iterate based on that feedback.
Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Experience working in a related field such as advertising, motion graphics, web design, illustration or industrial design a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Media Design, Graphic Design, Illustration or Industrial Design a plus.
MUST have a passion for games

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

Treyarch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.