Lead Character Modeler - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA
Lead Character Modeler - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA
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Lead Character Modeler - Overwatch 2 Irvine CARequisition ID:
R025358Job Description:
Tracer Kiriko Reinhardt Genji these are just a few of the memorable heroes that inhabit our world. We put our heart and soul into bringing these unique and visually stunning characters to life and our ranks are growing. We want to meet a Lead Character Artist who is ready to help us grow the Overwatch 2 universe.
Blizzard is looking for a highly motivated and talented Lead Character Modeler to join our Overwatch 2 art team in Irvine California. In this role you will use your modeling and surfacing skills to bring new heroes to life and expand the horizons of Overwatch 2.
Your broader experience with game development and the character pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers concept artists technical artists and animators to ensure that you are always putting gameplay first when it comes to developing amazing characters.
In short youll be part of a close-knit collaborative community of artists engineers and designers whose sole goal is to make a truly epic and immersive game experience.
Sound fun If youre up to the challenge of helping realize the next epic Blizzard title we want to hear from you!
This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is in Irvine CA.
Responsibilities:
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
Create high-resolution 3D models to final game-resolution 3D models with textures (within Photoshop).
Combine hand-crafted techniques with next-generation materials to achieve Overwatch 2s unique style.
Collaborate in an open and iterative production environment comfortably.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
8 years of experience in game development as an artist specializing in character modeling.
Proficiency in Maya Photoshop Substance Painter and ZBrush
Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of next-generation asset creation pipelines and tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in hard-surface poly modeling techniques.
Deep understanding of sculpting anatomy shape structure and silhouette.
Strong eye for light shading color and detail in texture creation.
Self-motivation excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to work creatively in both large and small teams.
Problem-solving and prototyping skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments including game design programming technical art and animation.
Passion for video games and interactive storytelling.
Pluses
Familiarity with Blizzards visual style and a desire to contribute to its evolution.
Experience designing visuals that support gameplay-oriented goals.
Skills in related disciplines such as illustration animation visual effects or technical art.
Experience shipping an AAA PC or console title as a character artist.
Submission / Portfolio requirements
A cover letter is .
A portfolio and/or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills is .
Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website blog or online album).
Candidates may be asked to complete an art test.
Your Platform
Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and StarCraft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. () a division of Activision Blizzard which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.
Our World
Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media technology and 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 thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got 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 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 . 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 discriminate on the basis of race 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 - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical dental vision health savings account or health reimbursement account healthcare spending accounts dependent care spending accounts life and AD&D insurance disability insurance;
- 401(k) with Company match tuition reimbursement charitable donation matching;
- Paid holidays and vacation paid sick time floating holidays compassion and bereavement leaves parental leave;
- Mental health & wellbeing programs fitness programs free and discounted games and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability legal service ID protection rental insurance and others;
- If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
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 the U.S. the standard base pay range for this role is $97200.00 - $179900.00 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 roles 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
