Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Matte Painter to join our Cinematics team. The Cinematic Matte Painter will be responsible for creating hyper-realisitic backgrounds and breathtaking landscapes for our next generation of award winning in-game movies. A portfolio showcasing strong 2D and 3D skills is a must.
Primary Responsibilities:
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[li]Use animation software and painting skills to create hyper-realistic backgrounds and environments
[/li][li]Combine skills in painting and animation software with knowledge of design, photography, and digital modeling to create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images for blizzards cinematic movies.
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Requirements:
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[li]Previous experience as a matte painter in an FX house and or CG animation house in films, games or a related field.
[/li][li]Extensive knowledge of matte painting techniques; knowledge of 2D and 3D modeling, rendering and compositing software, animation, and motion;
[/li][li]Advanced knowledge of 3dsmax and Photoshop. Experience with a wide variety of 3D software packages and compositing software is a big plus.
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Please send cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements in separate word documents. Include an online portfolio/demo equivalent (preferred) to globalstaffing@blizzard.com. Please reference this job in the subject heading.
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Send the above mentioned materials to: Blizzard Human Resources
Attn: Jack Sterling
Cinematic Matte Painter
P.O. Box 18979
Irvine, CA 92623