Lead Class Design Diablo | Irvine, CA or Albany, NY

We Need You

The minions of hell are growing stronger...

Join us as we continue to shape the Diablo universe! Diablo games are action RPG experiences with endless evil to slaughter countless abilities to master nightmarishdungeons and legendaryloot. Come work with us and togetherwellcreateexperiences that not only meet but exceed the expectations of those who call Sanctuary home.

We are seeking aLead Class Designertoassistin thecreation of newARPG experiences within one of Blizzards most iconic worlds this roleyouwilllead the design and development of character classes working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure every class feels distinct balanced and deeply satisfying to play.Youllbe a key voice in shaping the systems and philosophies that drive Diablo forward.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work week with a mix of remote and on-site days.While hybrid is the standard arrangement youre also welcome to work on-site full-time if you prefer. Our primary studio locations are in Albany NY and Irvine CA.

Responsibilities

• Own the design of character classes abilities and gear ensuringtheyrefun balanced and aligned with the Diabloexperience.

• Lead class development from earlyconceptsthrough implementation iteration and liveservice evolution.serviceevolution.

• Collaboratecloselywith design engineering and art leads tointegratefeatures seamlessly into the game.

• Partner with production to plan scope and execute on ourlong-termvision.

• Drive playtesting and iterationidentifyingbalance issues and opportunities for improvement.

• Champion innovation in class design whilemaintainingaccessibility and clarity for players.

• Partner with Systems Design to ensure classes scale meaningfully across progression itemization and endgame content.

• Analyze player feedback and gameplay data to inform design decisions.

• Clearly document and communicate design goals decisions and systems to the broader team.

• Lead initiatives that support design consistency team alignment and long-term scalability.

• Foster a healthy feedback culture by providing and receivingobjective actionable feedback.

• Coach mentor and support a team of class designers setting standards and best practices for class development.

MinimumRequirements

• 8 years of professional game design experience with a strong focus on systems or class design.

• 1yearof experience as a Lead or People Manager in the Design field.

• Proven ability to lead features or systems from concept through implementation and iteration.

• Deep understanding of gameplay balance progression and player behavior analysis.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across multiple disciplines.

• A welldeveloped sense of what makes classes and systems fun rewarding andreplayable.

• Familiarity with scripting languages and a solid foundation in math or analytical problemsolving.

• Deep familiarity with ARPG gameplay and player motivations.

• Experience contributing to or supporting liveservice games and postlaunch content updates.

• Handson experience designing classes that are tightly integrated with itemization progression or endgame systems.

• Comfort prototyping gameplay or implementing abilities using scripting languages or proprietary tools.

• Demonstrated success growing mentoring and developing designers through sustained leadership and feedback.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which wasacquiredby Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years witha track recordthat includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of mediatechnologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty World of Warcraft Overwatch Diablo Candy Crushand 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 thrivein order toconnect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physicalemotionaland financial well-being for Every World -wevegot 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 reasonableassistanceto 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 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 discriminateon the basis ofrace religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.