Graphic Designer - Blizzard Hearthstone Marketing (Contract) (Finance)

Team Name:

Job Title:
Graphic Designer - Blizzard Hearthstone Marketing (Contract)

Requisition ID:
R025430

Job Description:

Remote Eligible:

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 Albany, NY or Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone Marketing Team is seeking a creative, detail-obsessed Graphic Designer (Contract) to help craft compelling visual assets across digital marketing campaigns, social media, and community engagement. From key art and promotional banners to social toolkits and animated graphics, this role will help bring the Hearthstone brand to life visually across multiple platforms.

While graphic design is the primary focus, the ideal candidate should also be comfortable supporting light video editing needs, especially for platform-specific cuts, static-to-motion transitions, and light motion graphics.

If you live and breathe visual storytelling, understand the importance of pixel-perfect layouts, and geek out over games, we'd love to hear from you.

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:

• Design static and motion-based marketing assets including social media graphics, key visuals, community toolkits, logos, and web banners.
• Collaborate with the brand, creative, and content teams to pitch and execute engaging visual concepts for campaigns, patch launches, esports, and community moments.
• Create thumbnails and motion graphics for video content; support video editors with light editing needs when bandwidth allows.
• Maintain organized files and templates for cross-functional use and long-term asset management.
• Ensure all creative aligns with Hearthstone's visual identity, tone, and Blizzard brand guidelines.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in marketing, entertainment, or games.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
• Strong layout, typography, and branding instincts with a sharp eye for visual storytelling.
• Experience working across multiple aspect ratios and platforms (mobile, web, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
• Familiarity with basic video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a flexible, proactive mindset.
• Passion for gaming, and bonus if you're a Hearthstone fan or player.

Bonus Points

• Experience in motion design, especially for social content and game trailers.
• Familiarity with Hearthstone's art style and in-game assets.
• Experience working on global IPs or with multicultural marketing teams.

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Portfolio showcasing a variety of static and motion design work (social content, banners, ads, etc.)
• Cover Letter including:
  - Why you're interested in working at Blizzard
  - Your familiarity with Hearthstone
  - Any relevant gaming industry experience

Only applicants with both a portfolio and Cover Letter will be considered.

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.