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)
