Team Name:
Unannounced ProjectJob Title:
Senior II 3D Generalist - TEMP - Unannounced | Irvine, CARequisition ID:
R027120Job Description:
Your Mission
Blizzard Entertainment isseekinga dedicated and well-rounded Senior 3D Generalist Artist to help craft a new, unannounced game. As a 3D Generalist, you will create beautiful 3D assets in a variety of different areas such as environments, props, and character creation, taking the assets from conceptualization to final model completion. Experience switching between the needs of several workflow pipelines (environments,propsand characters) will empower our ability to create the most engaging experience possible.
For this opportunity, we are looking for a creative, agile, and passionate 3D modeler who hasa strong senseof asset readability. Our team is smaller but big on ambition, andwe’rehoping to find someone comfortable with multi-discipline 3D modeling work. If you feel you could be a great fit for this opportunity,we’dlove to hear from you!
This role isanticipatedto be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.
This is a 6-month temporary position.
Responsibilities:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
Collaborate with art direction, design, engineering, and tech art to solve creative problems
Model, sculpt, and texture high-quality assets that help set the visual benchmark
Integrate special effects to scenes and events, including weather effects, haze, billowing dust, steam vents, explosions, etc.
Prototype and solve problems for both creative and technical issues
MinimumRequirements:
Experience
Minimum12+ yearsof experienceas aprofessional3D modeling artistwithin the gaming industry,and/or a combination of applicable training and related experience
Experience making aesthetically beautiful and performant 3D game assets
Experience with game art optimization (using mesh topology, sculpting, and texture methods)
Knowledge & Skills
Highproficiencylevel with Maya (preferred), 3DS Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Photoshop
Key attributes
Strong collaborative skills with multiple groups in game development (design,engineering,production, QA, etc.)
A passionate, positive, and problem-solving attitude to game development
Extra Points
Experience
Experience working withAAAgame engines such as Unity, Unreal, etc.
Experience with mobile game development
Experience shipping a game (any platform)
Knowledge & Skills
2D conceptsskills
Knowledge and familiarity with Blizzard’s art styles
Required Application Materials:
Resume
Online portfolio of professional 3D work (personal work is also a plus)
Mustbe willing to take an art test if requested to do so.
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which wasacquiredby Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, witha track recordthat includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media,technologyand entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrivein order toconnect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical,emotionaland financial well-being for ‘Every World’ -we’vegot our employees covered!
The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.
We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonableassistanceto individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request toaccommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.
Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.