Senior Art Asset Producer - Middleton, United States - Activision

Description

Job Title:

Senior Art Asset Producer - Raven Software - Remote Eligible

Requisition ID:

R023261

Job Description:

DIVISION: Founded in 1990 by brothers Brian and Steve Raffel, Raven Software is the developer of numerous award-winning games including Hexen, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and most recently, a major contributor to the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, including Call of Duty Cold War and Call of Duty Warzone. We have built a supportive, team-oriented culture dedicated to developing industry-leading talent that creates the best gaming experiences for our players. We are based in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, annually ranked on numerous lists as one of the top places to live and work.

RELATIONSHIP: This position reports to the Associate Director of Production Operations.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Senior Art Producer on Campaign, you will work closely with Production and Art leadership to drive daily operations that improve the quality of our product. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to work through feedback and process improvements. You will work to understand the specific needs of our Campaign Art teams, and drive process improvements to optimize the output of the team. Above all, we are looking for a dedicated, organized and energetic individual to work with our team to serve as a consistent advocate for the Art team, to set up and maintain a reliable system for Art work and team communication, and to write supporting documentation for constant improvement and visibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works with Executive and Lead Production to attend Art Reviews and Mission Reviews, and put in place systems to effectively and quickly generate notes and tasks with a focus on Art needs.
• Runs Sprint Planning meetings for Art teams, ensuring all Art work is assigned and prioritized correctly, and that dependencies are mapped.
• Takes initiative removing Art team roadblocks and escalating risks to impacted parties.
• Integrates with the Art teams to understand their processes and challenges, and works with leadership on creative and effective solutions to problems.
• Triages art bugs and works with Art and Production leaders to prioritize and assign them accordingly.
• Runs stakeholder reviews. Works with Art Leads to set agendas for these meetings and ensure alignment with both team and stakeholders before, during and after the meeting.
• Maintains documentation for Art Production process best practices.

PROCESSES & ARTIFACTS OWNED:

• Team Playtests
• Mission Reviews
• Sprint Planning
• Art Bug Triage

BEHAVIORS:

• Shows Steady, Objective Leadership
• Anticipates & Mitigates Risks
• Provides Scenarios for Problem-solving
• Resolves Difficult Personnel Issues
• Crafts Communication for Senior Audiences
• Helps Direct Reports Prioritize their Work Effectively
• Leads Complex Meetings with Leads & Partners and Keeps them on Track
• Performs with Autonomy
• Adapts to Situations and Needs
• Treats People with Empathy
• Has Self-awareness
• Takes Ownership of their Projects
• Practices Retrospection and Learns from Mistakes
• Finds Opportunities for Mentorship
• Builds Trust with Team and Partners

PRIMARY AUDIENCES:

• Raven Art Team & Partner Peers
• Raven Campaign Production
• xDev Producers and Vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years in the Game industry or related field.
• Contributed to 2 or more shipped titles.
• Proven ability to own complex projects from concept to ship in game development.
• Proven ability to work in rapid development cycles in the game industry with a focus on creative departments.
• Demonstrated aptitude for organization, scheduling and project management. Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional, or similar project management certification preferred.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to focus on priorities, manage change and deliver against agreed deadlines.
• Background in art development and an understanding of art pipelines in AAA game development is a bonus.
• Passion for games; regular player of Call of Duty is a bonus.
• Proficient in Confluence, Jira, and Sheets/Excel.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. 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 CrushTM and Bubble WitchTM. 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.

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.

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

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $80, $149,400.00 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.