Blizzard Entertainment - Graphic Designer – Blizzard Hearthstone Marketing (Contract)

Graphic Designer is needed in Irvine, United States.

Client: Blizzard Entertainment

Location: Irvine, CA

Contract: Contractor

Job Description

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. The role involves designing static and motion-based marketing assets, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring alignment with Hearthstone’s visual identity and brand guidelines. This position is anticipated to be hybrid, with potential for remote work. The ideal candidate should also support light video editing needs and passionately engage with gaming, particularly the Hearthstone franchise.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in marketing, entertainment, or games.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly 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; 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, and any relevant gaming industry experience.

Benefits

The company provides a suite of benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, and life insurance options
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and various voluntary benefit programs
• Relocation assistance may be available if required to move geographic locations for the job.

Salary

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. This reflects expected base pay across all U.S. locations, based on several factors including relevant experience and performance. Employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

Blizzard Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. The company does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.