Content Designer - WoW Classic | Irvine, CA

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

$62K — $114K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of game design experience or relevant portfolio
  • Ability to create and execute content from start to finish
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with World of Warcraft gameplay

Responsibilities

  • Create engaging quests and content for players
  • Design game features and mechanics from initial concept to final implementation
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment
  • Conduct playtesting and incorporate feedback
  • Advocate for inclusion and diversity in team culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match and tuition reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
  • Access to mental health and wellness programs
  • Potential relocation assistance for geographic moves
Full Job Description
Team Name:
World of Warcraft

Job Title:
Content Designer - WoW Classic | Irvine, CA

Requisition ID:
R027564

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented and experienced Content Designer to join the World of Warcraft Classic team. As a designer on our team, you are responsible for advocating for design decisions and executing your designs from concept to completion. As a collaborator, you understand the importance of communication and feedback. The ideal candidate has proven experience in game design, a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, boundless creativity, a strong visual aesthetic and a passion for playing and analyzing games.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is in Irvine, CA.

What you bring to the table:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
  • Creating fun and engaging content, quests, and other experiences
  • Designing features, systems and mechanics from concept to completion.
  • Collaborating in a team environment.
  • Playtesting, sharing and accepting feedback.
  • Promoting, contributing to, and participating in our culture of inclusion and diversity.


Minimum Requirements
  • 3+ years of game design experience or a portfolio demonstrating equivalent experience.
  • Ability to design and implement content from concept to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Familiarity with World of Warcraft.


Extra Points
  • Design portfolio showing your work and contributions.


Application Materials
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter - Please include:
    • A bit about you (fun facts, hobbies... tell us about you!)
    • Why you're interested in working on World of Warcraft
    • What excites you about game design


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 $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. 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.

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