Game Producer - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA (Temp) at Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Team Name:
Hearthstone

Job Title:
Game Producer - Hearthstone | Irvine, CA (Temp)

Requisition ID:
R023980

Job Description:

Do you love video games, work hard and want to have fun while doing so? You're professional, care about your team and your game, but keep the focus on delighting players. We'd like to hear from you!

We're looking for a producer who is organized, possesses exceptional communication skills, and excels in project management. This is a blended role that will own both the Hearthstone shop product pipeline, as well as a slice of our Art production. Help bring Hearthstone to life by s upporting our Art teams and coordinating work and schedules with design, publishing, cosmetics etc.

This position requires a critical thinker with an eye for detail and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be ready to provide service at a moment's notice, stay calm under pressure, and handle multiple projects fluidly.

We value diverse voices and varied backgrounds and we're looking for individuals to help us build fun, compelling, and inclusive experiences for Hearthstone. Previous experience as a Hearthstone player is not a requirement for this role, however it is a plus.

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

What you bring to the table:

• Support our Art teams as a second producer in our art space. This can include vFX, 2D, 3D and outsourcing teams.


• Manage our Art pipelines and help prioritize the right initiatives at the right time.


• Manage our Hearthstone shop products pipeline. You'll be a partner to our Product Managers while being responsible for gathering requirements and configuring our Hearthstone products and storefronts.


• Work daily with our internal team that includes Artists, Designers, Engineers, and QA Testers to bring new products to life for our players. This means running meetings, planning for team capacity, managing tasks, fostering team health, creating documentation, and removing obstacles.


• Coordinate feature and project releases with our Live Operations team as well as support live issues as a subject matter expert by helping with triage and resolutions.


• A critical eye to our processes and workflows, with constructive initiatives to improve how we operate.


• Proactively identify risks, plan for mitigations, and communicate ongoing status on projects.


• Promote, contribute to, and participate in a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 3+ years of experience working on live software or services in production, operations, or project management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to build, track, and maintain complex roadmaps and schedules.


• History of delivering in a fast-paced delivery pipeline.


• Highly self-motivated and accountable.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Impeccable organizational and time-management abilities.

Key Attributes

• Self-starting personality with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.


• Proactive attitude with a willingness to ask questions and improve processes.


• Exceptional attention- Hearthstone to detail as well as ability to see the big picture.


• Ability to act with discretion when handling confidential matters.

Extra Points

• Experience in a game or entertainment company.


• Production experience with an Art pipeline on a live service game.


• Experience with Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid).


• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.


• A passion for gaming.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. 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. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

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 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 innovative 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 love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

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 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.