Senior

Senior UI Artist II - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

Activision Blizzard

Irvine, US, Albany · Hybrid

Team Name: Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Requisition ID:

R026813

Job Description:

Your Mission

At Blizzard, we craft genre‑defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations – only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are looking for a Senior UI Artist to help craft a new, unannounced game for Blizzard. As a senior individual contributor, you will work closely with UX/UI leadership, game designers, engineers, and art leads to create clean, intuitive, and visually compelling user interfaces. You are a strong advocate for the player experience, championing usability while setting a high bar for Blizzard‑quality UI craftsmanship.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA or Albany, NY.

Responsibilities Priorities can often change in a fast‑paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

Apply a deep understanding of UX/UI best practices and visual design principles, including color theory, typography, layout, and hierarchy.
Partner closely with UX, design, and art teams to create final, high‑fidelity UI visuals for game interfaces.
Create and maintain high‑quality UI art assets, including illustrated icons, UI components, decorative graphic elements, and menu art.
Collaborate with production, design, and engineering teams to ensure UI designs align with project goals, gameplay needs, and technical constraints.
Pitch and present UI designs clearly and effectively through strong written and verbal communication.
Balance, prioritize, and organize tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic production environment.
Self‑critique work and actively incorporate objective feedback to continuously improve quality.

Experience

12+ years of professional experience in UI art, UX/UI design, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience delivering high‑quality UI for games or interactive experiences.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong visual design fundamentals, including color theory, typography, composition, and iconography.
Expertise in creating polished, production‑ready UI assets.
Ability to communicate design intent clearly to both artistic and technical partners.
Experience balancing usability, aesthetics, and technical constraints in game UI development.

Key Attributes

A strong sense of ownership and accountability for the quality of UI deliverables.
A player‑first mindset with a passion for usability and intuitive design.
Self‑motivated work ethic and ability to operate independently within a collaborative team environment.
Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Extra Points

A strong portfolio showcasing expert craftsmanship through the lens of UI design.
Motion‑graphics experience.
Experience implementing UI designs directly in‑engine.

Required Application Materials

Resume.
Links to an online portfolio showcasing UI work.
Cover letter (preferred).

Your Platform

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video‑game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre‑defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever.

Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to foster a culture where everyone can thrive and help us connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.

Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.