Presentation
Technical Artist, In-Game Cinematics
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Blizzard Entertainment
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Irvine, CA
SessionJob Listing
Event Type
Job Posting
TimeMonday, 9 August 20217am - 8am PDT
Location
DescriptionBlizzard Entertainment is looking for a motivated and experienced Technical Artist to join its In-Game Cinematics department. You are a highly motivated artist with experience building complex tools in Python, and you have a strong understanding of Python and object-oriented programming. You are attuned to the needs of a game production pipeline and are familiar with taking care of all the challenges that come from it.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain pipeline tools that work closely with game technology
Become a subject-matter expert in in-engine and editor workflows and tools
Liaise and work closely with game engineers for issues that affect production
Work with Leads and Production staff to prioritize tasks
Document systems and feature functionality
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years professional experience in game development or film
In-depth knowledge of Maya
Experience with Python and frameworks like PyQt
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills
Demo reel online (preferred) showing technical proficiency
PLUSES
Experience with real-time asset implementation and optimization
Understanding of Games development process
Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other engines
Experience with 3D Studio Max and Max Script
Experience with additional languages such as C#, C++, Lua
Passion for Blizzard Games and Cinematics.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume (PDF preferred)
Reel demo reel or link to samples of work and descriptive breakdown of contributions
Job Status: Full-Time
Primary Location: United States-CA-Irvine
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing a true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 to talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build and maintain pipeline tools that work closely with game technology
Become a subject-matter expert in in-engine and editor workflows and tools
Liaise and work closely with game engineers for issues that affect production
Work with Leads and Production staff to prioritize tasks
Document systems and feature functionality
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
REQUIREMENTS
3+ years professional experience in game development or film
In-depth knowledge of Maya
Experience with Python and frameworks like PyQt
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills
Demo reel online (preferred) showing technical proficiency
PLUSES
Experience with real-time asset implementation and optimization
Understanding of Games development process
Experience with Unity, Unreal, or other engines
Experience with 3D Studio Max and Max Script
Experience with additional languages such as C#, C++, Lua
Passion for Blizzard Games and Cinematics.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
Resume (PDF preferred)
Reel demo reel or link to samples of work and descriptive breakdown of contributions
Job Status: Full-Time
Primary Location: United States-CA-Irvine
Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing a true work/life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to 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 to talentacquisition@blizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.
