Blizzard Entertainment

Blizzard Entertainment

Associate Design Director - Diablo Immortal

Irvine, California, United States of America · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specified$127k-$235kDetected 27 days ago
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About the role

  • Join us as we write the next chapter in the Diablo universe!
  • Diablo Immortal-our Massively Multiplayer Action-RPG mobile game-brings the world of Sanctuary to players everywhere.
  • This role offers a flexible hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and on-site days.

Responsibilities

  • Associate Design Director - Diablo Immortal |
  • As our team continues to grow, we're looking for an Associate Design Director who can help shape the future of a global live game enjoyed by players across both Eastern and Western markets.
  • In this role, you will lead the creative direction alongside our development partner for core gameplay systems, story content, balance and economy.
  • You will define "what's next" for a mature, three-year-old live product by developing a forward-looking design strategy that drives impactful evolution.
  • You will partner with cross-functional leaders, guide and elevate design teams, and craft experiences that resonate with players worldwide.
  • Lead the "what's next" strategy for a 3-year-old live mobile game by identifying the most impactful opportunities for meaningful change.
  • Create a coherent design strategy that tightly connects systems design, content design needs.
  • Clearly articulate the value of high-quality design for partners and leadership, building alignment and driving decisions that improve player impact.
  • Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead, mentor, and grow design teams with a positive, open, and collaborative mindset.
  • Instruct, influence, and coach design partners to raise the bar for design craft across the product.

Requirements

  • Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.
  • If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
  • Minimum Requirements 13+ years of game design experience, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role (Lead Designer, Associate Game Director, or equivalent).

Compensation

  • In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $126,800.00 - $234,580.00 Annual.

Benefits

  • Creative & Strategic Direction Set, evolve, and communicate the creative vision for core gameplay systems, content, and economy/balance while ensuring alignment with Diablo Immortal's long-term goals.
  • Provide clear direction while embracing shared ownership - setting the vision without requiring total control over implementation.
  • Communication & Vision Alignment Communicate complex and abstract design concepts using the right tools - documentation, visualizations, prototypes, presentations - tailored to each audience.

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