Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled FX Animator to work on our award winning game World of Warcraft. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with particle systems to create a wide range of spells and FX (fire, smoke, explosions, etc.) as well as a general understanding of technical animation. A solid grasp of the principles of movement, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, squash and stretch, lighting and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential. The FX animator must have skill in creating textures and geometry needed for the stylized FX in World of Warcraft. The FX Animator should have experience with another art task as well-- illustration, modeling, texturing, or rigging – and be well-versed in related tools – 3DS Max, Photoshop, Maya, etc. The ideal candidate works well in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.
Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically rewarding environment with excellent compensation and a full range of benefits.
Requirements
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[li]Experience with animating brilliant, eye catching FX in 3DS Max or Maya (or equivalent 3D program).
[/li][li]General skill and a technical understanding of animating a wide range of organic and mechanical subject matter.
[/li][li]Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player.
[/li][li]A passion for games.
[/li][li]Skill in one or more of the related art tasks - illustration, modeling, texturing, character animation, rigging, or technical art.
[/li][li]Able to work full-time in the Irvine area.
[/li][/ul]Plusses
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[li]2+ years experience animating spell and FX for computer and/or videogames.
[/li][li]Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as an FX Artist or Animator.
[/li][li]Outstanding 2D animation skills.
[/li][li]A passion for developing online games.
[/li][li]Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level.
[/li][/ul]No follow-up calls or e-mails, please. This is a full-time position in Irvine, CA; internships and part-time positions are not available at this time.
Online portfolio/demo equivalent with resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements accepted and preferred at globalstaffing@blizzard.com. Please reference this job in the subject heading.
[ul]Blizzard
FX Animator
P.O. Box 18979
Irvine, CA 92623
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[ul]www.blizzard.com
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