TITLE: Technical Artist, Character

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Entertainment Technology, or related field.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations using computers or other tools to create high quality materials for an AAA game franchise. Create and support the character rigs for the game. Work with the art department to make sure character models are created properly and are ready to be rigged. Work with the animation dept to create easy to use rigs to support the creation of keyframed animated performances. Rig, skin, and create simulations for cloth and hair in Maya across a diverse set of characters and monsters. Help streamline the content creation pipeline to assist your work and that other artists work more efficiently. Work with and mentor other character technical artists.

Salary range: $106,704/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24209/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: VFX Artist

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience in a related occupation.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations using computers or other tools and media for use in computer games & related. Create visual effects with 3D packages in-game FX systems to create a wide range of VFX (fire, smoke, magic, electricity, explosions, etc.). Apply a general understanding of good game play communication. Apply the principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, lighting, and other facets of animation in development of art assets. Create textures and geometry needed for stylized VFX.

Salary range: $109,990/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24176 contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)