Storyboard Artist job at Blizzard Entertainment, 2026
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a highly skilled Storyboard Artist to join our production ranks. The ideal candidate is an outstanding draftsperson and a storyteller at heart whose portfolio leans heavily toward action-adventure and drama. You should possess a masterful grasp of dynamic staging, filmmaking fundamentals, and nuanced character acting. We are looking for a collaborative team player who thrives in a fun, fast-paced, and highly creative environment. Job Overview : Storyboard Artist Position Parameter Details Company Name Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (A Division of Activision Blizzard / Microsoft) Job Title Storyboard Artist Employment Category Approximately 3-Month Temporary Position (Full-Time Contract) Work Model Hybrid (On-site / Home Studio integration available) Primary Location Irvine, California, United States (Alternative remote arrangements negotiable) Standard Base Pay Range $35.03 to $64.80 Hourly (U.S. standard scale) Primary Toolset Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Wacom Cintiq (Blender 3D a plus) Target Genres Action-Adventure and Drama across legendary Blizzard IPs Workspace Flexibility & Location Designations Blizzard Entertainment utilizes a modern workspace framework that balances on-site creative collaboration with remote flexibility. Compensation, Financial Rewards & Corporate Benefits Hourly Compensation Structure In alignment with transparency and regulatory standards, the standard base pay spectrum for this temporary contract position in the United States is $35.03 to $64.80 per hour. These values reflect the broad range expected for new hires across all nationwide regions. The finalized hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is negotiable and will be calculated based on a combination of professional criteria, including: Holistic Benefits (“Benefits for Every World”) Blizzard Entertainment provides a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our staff. Subject to specific corporate eligibility requirements for part-time, temporary full-time personnel, and interns, these rewards include: Key Responsibilities as Storyboard Artist The animation and cinematic development landscape moves rapidly, requiring adaptability and precision. Your daily responsibilities as a Storyboard Artist will encompass the following scope: 1. Sequence Generation & Creative Execution 2. Team Collaboration & Review Iteration 3. Pitching, Feedback & Document Management Position Requirements for Storyboard Artist Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a visually expressive artist who combines excellent draftsmanship with a profound structural understanding of sequential film language. Required Experience & Artistry Technical & Cinematic Knowledge About the Parent Organizations Blizzard Entertainment & Activision Blizzard Best known for building iconic video game universes, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Now a key division of Activision Blizzard following its strategic acquisition by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Blizzard has spent the last 30 years creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining titles. Our portfolio includes Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, engaging tens of millions of active global players across PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Activision Blizzard sits at the intersection of modern media, technology, and interactive entertainment, delighting hundreds of millions of monthly active users across 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet. Storyboard Artist job at Blizzard Entertainment, 2026 Apply now See open roles Explore More jobs