TITLE: Animator

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience as an Artist, 3D Animator, or in a related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training, &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Create animation for characters, creatures, bosses, mounts, and other assets. Research and create reference footage to best inform ideas and ideations. Animate within the company’s online game style using Autodesk Maya. Implement and test animations using 3DS Max. Work closely with other Animators. Communicate with Production, Design, and other departments. Help bug fix when needed.

Salary range: $93,225/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#23204/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: Senior Modeling Artist

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Computer Graphics Technology, or related field or foreign equivalency and 1 year of experience in the job or 1 year of experience as an Artist or a related occupation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Craft hard surface 3D assets and develop compelling game experiences. Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic experience. Be a proactive self-starter that can independently execute high- level direction. Collaborate with Art Directors and Art Leads to deliver highly detailed and compelling 3D assets in accordance with the artistic direction, deadlines, and technical requirements. Work with riggers and animators to ensure asset functionality meets in-game expectations. Champion best practices and advocate towards streamlining tools and processes. Gatekeeper for performance, efficiency, and quality. Inspire and mentor fellow artists as a role model of initiative, accountability, and attitude. Encourage artists to thrive on open and welcome constructive criticism. Contribute creative and original ideas towards all aspects of game production and development.

SALARY: $92,500/year to $145,350/year.

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#22409/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd, Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Headquarters)

Jobsite: Middleton, WI (Full-time position)

TITLE: Environment Artist

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Interactive Design and Game Development, or a related field.

JOB DUTIES: Implement visual effects to support both gameplay and storytelling. Work closely with engineering teams to implement new effects technology. Set the pace for the visual style of VF X on an unannounced project. Creation of handcrafted visual effects to be used in real-time game assets. Technical setup, integration, an troubleshooting of VFX in a realtime game engine. Work with Art Director to ensure the timely completion of VFX assets at the desired quality bar. Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews. Paint special FX textures from scratch and match an established style.

SALARY: $68,640/year to $100,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#22319/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd, Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Headquarters)

Jobsite: Woodland Hills, CA (Full-time position)