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Blizzard Entertainment Inc., VFX Artist

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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)

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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Senior VFX Artist

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TITLE: Senior VFX Artist

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as a VFX Artist, or in a related occupation.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations using computers or other tools to create high quality materials for a AAA game franchise. Working with 3D packages, in-game FX systems to create a range of VFX (fire, smoke, magic, electricity, explosions, etc.), as well as a game play communication. Apply the principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, lighting, and other facets of animation. Create textures and geometry needed for stylized VFX. Build an internal library of materials and utilities. Formulate shared visions with other Artists.

Salary range: $169,950/year to $194,500/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24158 contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

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Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., Department Producer

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TITLE: Department Producer

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as an Associate Production Manager, Production Coordinator, or in a related occupation.

JOB DUTIES: Partner with the Artistic Supervisor to bid, build and lead macro and micro department schedules including pre-production. Ensure upstream and downstream departments are receiving results on time. If not raise flags in advance to work out optimal solutions with stakeholders. Responsible for forecasting headcount for the department and working with show producers and management towards solutions on overage and deficits. Ensure the production database is up-to-date and accurate. Actively create and execute action plans for the department’s future success, including R&D tasks, training programs, purchasing and department organizational structure. Energize team morale and organize department activities to ensure the health of assigned departments. Work with artistic supervisor and senior staff on hiring decisions that helps achieve both the short term and long range goals of the team. In conjunction with Artistic Supervisor, prepare and deliver employee evaluations and timely feedback. Oversee timesheets including bi-weekly approvals, overtime, and vacation requests and maintain artist time logs using overseer. Promote an environment of collaboration and teamwork. Attend all meetings, take requisites notes, distribute information and act as a stakeholder for their team. Regular syncs with production staff, supervisors, artists, and leadership to keep studio abreast of workload, milestones and any issues that may arise.

Salary range: $94,556/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24181/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)