Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D artist to work on Blizzard Entertainment’s next epic game! The ideal candidate has extensive experience designing, modeling, and texturing a diverse visual range of in game, real time environments, props, and characters. This person also has a solid grasp of form, color, and lighting for both 2D and 3D art assets to help bring our amazing universe to life. The 3d artist must also have a skill in another art task as well (illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, or concept drawing).
3D ARTIST
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years’ of experience in game development modeling, and texturing 3D assets using 3DS Max and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs)
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps of different material types
- Understanding of the Warcraft visual style, and a passion to push it to the next level
- Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
- Have shipped AAA PC, or console titles, as a 3D environment or character artist
PLUSES
- Experience with Mudbox, ZBrush, (or equivalent modeling programs)
- Experience with the creation of next-gen shaders, and materials
- Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to, figure drawing, and environmental and / or architectural illustration
- Able to create stylized concept art and illustration
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
- Portfolio, and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
- Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
SENIOR ANIMATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and maintain animations for real time game assets.
- Develop, maintain, and evolve the animation pipeline.
- Ensure timely completion of animation commitments at the desired quality bar.
- Serve as an active partner with leads to drive and evangelize the artistic vision of the game.
- Review and approve animation assets for aesthetic and technical accuracy.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 5 years’ of experience in game development animating characters using Maya or equivalent 3D program
- Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure, as well as other organic forms
- Experience working with a lead in developing a unique and cohesive animation style
- A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation
- Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
- A passion for video games
- Have shipped AAA PC or console titles in a senior animator position
- A passion for stylized forms of animation
- Skill in one or more related disciplines – illustration, modeling, visual effects, or technical art
PLUSES
- Proven experience developing new art process, tools and pipelines
- Understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games and a passion to push it to the next level
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
- Portfolio, and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
- Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
LEAD GAME DESIGNER
Blizzard Entertainment’s lead designers are a rare breed. Totally committed and with passion to spare, they know what it takes to make unforgettable gaming experiences, and they don’t rest until their team succeeds.
The World of Warcraft team is looking for a talented and experienced individual to lead a team of game designers. Your duties will include overseeing the production of large features, systems, and chunks of content. You’ll possess proven experience in game design, excellent instincts about creating fun and compelling gameplay, outstanding people skills, and, of course, a longstanding passion for playing games of multiple genres and platforms.
Take a look at the requirements below to get a sense of how important being a gamer and loving what you do is to our WoW team. Culture fit and leadership go hand-in-hand with designing epic games, and we want to hear from like-minded designers who can’t wait to put their experience and creativity to work making one of the most popular franchises in gaming history even better.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 5 years’ game design experience
- Able to work well in a team environment, as well as provide leadership and vision for a team of designers
- Great sense for what makes our games fun to play, whether it’s systems, features or content.
- Able to communicate effectively with programming, art, design, and production personnel
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledgeable and passionate about RPG and MMO games
- Absolute passion for playing and making computer games
- Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative
- Extensive experience playing World of Warcraft
PLUSES
- Shipped at least one AAA title in a lead designer role
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Passionate about designing features for online communities
- Non-design development experience (as an artist, sound designer, programmer, etc.)
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Resume
- Cover Letter which should include:
- Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
- What games you are currently playing
- **Only Resumes with Cover Letters will be considered.
3D CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Norman McLaren famously said, “Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn.” Our Character Animators readily agree. In Overwatch movement isn’t just an indication of gameplay it also communicates a character’s purpose, thoughts, and emotions. Consider the dynamic and energetic movement of Tracer as she blinks across the battlefield, or Torbjörn’s gruff mutterings as he pounds away at the red hot steel of his latest creation. Despite wildly different personalities, each character and their story are brought to life through the imagination and skills of a talented animator.
An animator like you…
Your skills as an artist, technician, and gamer will drive you forward into the thick of development. Exceptional understanding of traditional and 3D animation techniques will drive the creative engine that will bring a bevy of new heroes, villains, and creatures to life. Your technical skills and ability to problem solve will come in handy as you work closely with gameplay engineers to develop the technology that powers your creations. As a gamer you’ll have a very close relationship with the game designers, where you’ll create a perfect marriage of design and animation, resulting in a truly phenomenal game play experience.
In short, you’ll be part of a close-knit, collaborative community of artists, engineers, and designers whose sole goal is to make a truly immersive game experience.
If you’re ready to tackle the challenge of helping realize the next epic Blizzard title, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain, and create animations for real time game assets.
- Assist designers and engineers with gameplay prototypes.
- Work with lead animator to ensure timely completion of character assets at the desired quality bar.
- Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques and reviews.
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in game development animating characters using Maya or equivalent 3D program
- Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms
- Strong understanding of traditional animation principles and how they can be used to enhance gameplay
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
- Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
- Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
- Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers
- Understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games and a passion to push it to the next level
- A passion for video games
PLUSES
- Have shipped an AAA PC or console title as a character animator
- Experience in FX and particle animation
- Outstanding 2D animation skills
- Cinematic or television animation experience
- Skill in one of more related disciplines – illustration, modeling, rigging or technical art
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
- Cover Letter is required
- Portfolio, and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required
- Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog, or online album)
- Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so
FX ARTIST
As a player, there’s nothing like experiencing visceral heart pounding combat for the first time. From distinctive flash of light as Tracer blinks out of view, to the rolling smoke that encases Reaper right before he unleashes hell upon his foes… These will be the moments that etched into the memory of the next generation of Blizzard fans, and they will be created by a VFX artist like you!
As a VFX artist on Overwatch, you'll use your extensive experience working with 3D packages and in-game FX systems to create a wide range of visual effects for both characters and environments. An understanding of how good gameplay marries with exceptional visuals will come in handy when you jam with designers and artists to develop exciting new heroes that will pop off the screen thanks to your mastery in creating the textures and geometry needed for stylized VFX.
If you’re ready to tackle the challenge of helping realize the next epic Blizzard title, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creation of handcrafted visual effects to be used in real-time game assets.
- Technical setup, integration, and troubleshooting of VFX in a real-time game engine.
- Work with lead artists to ensure timely completion of VFX assets.
- Serve as an active participant in team art discussions, critiques, and reviews.
- REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 2 years creating real-time special FX for video games
- Experience with creating consistently brilliant, eye-catching, real-time FX using Photoshop, Maya, and in-game FX systems
- Able to paint special FX textures from scratch, matching an established style
- Proficient with 3D graphics, particle systems, physics, ribbons, shaders, etc.
- Working knowledge of rendering engines and experience designing VFX shaders
- Solid game design awareness and an exceptional game design oriented collaborator
- Self-driven, excellent communicator
- Solicits feedback and critique frequently; uses feedback to improve content
PLUSES
- Previously shipped AAA PC or console titles as a VFX artist
- Experience authoring custom materials and graphics shaders
- Scripting experience in Lua, Python, etc.
- Skill in one or more related disciplines – illustration, modeling, animation, or technical art
- Understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games and a desire to push it to the next level
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Portfolio of work in digital format (website, blog, online album, Dropbox, etc.). Physical media will not be accepted
- Resume
- Cover letter
LEAD 3D CHARACTER ARTIST
Tracer, Reaper, Widowmaker, and Winston… these are just a few of the epic new characters created for the world of Overwatch. Each one is as iconic and unforgettable as the last, and each one was brought to life by the hand of a talented artist.
And now it’s your turn…
As lead character artist for Blizzard’s next amazing game, you will lead the team that brings future legends to life. You creations will stand proudly besides legends such as Raynor, Tyrael, Arthas, and Kerrigan ushering in a new era for the Blizzard pantheon.
As lead character artist you are an unstoppable combination of visionary artist, gamer, and leader. As an artist, you’ll collaborate closely with the art director to define the vision for both character design and organic modeling. As a gamer, you’ll be part of a team of designers, engineers, and artists whose singular goal is to create truly epic moments. Lastly, you’ll draw on your veteran experience to guide a team of the most talented artists in the industry in creating a legion of characters to inhabit this new and exciting world.
If the opportunity to help create Blizzard’s next iconic gaming experience is a challenge you’ve been waiting for, we definitely want to talk!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with art director / leads to drive and evangelize the artistic vision of the game.
- Owns the development of the visual style / pipeline for weapons, equipment, and props.
- Maintain consistency of team’s deliverables through regular critiques, feedback and mentoring.
- Assist in planning asset production in collaboration with the concept, character and level teams.
- Work closely with outsourcing teams to establishing visual consistency.
- Level up your team’s skills through mentorship of skills, process and artistic techniques
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in game development as an artist specializing in character / organic modeling using Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, or Mudbox
- Exceptional understanding of next generation asset creation pipelines and tools
- Experience working with an art director in developing a unique and cohesive modeling and texturing style for characters
- An exceptional understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling
- Superior eye for light, shade, color, and detail in creating texture maps
- Able to contribute to, interpret and clearly communicate art direction to a team
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
- Proven ability to mentor effectively
- Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group
- Proven problem-solving / prototyping ability
- Able to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers
- Understanding of the visual style of Blizzard games and a passion to push it to the next level
- Have shipped AAA PC or console titles in a lead artist position
- A passion for video games
PLUSES
- Experience in creating visual designs that support gameplay oriented goals
- Skill in one or more related disciplines – illustration, animation, visual effects, or technical art
- Experience in working with outsource art studios and other external vendors
SUBMISSION / PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Portfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills
- Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
- Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so
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