VFX Artist
VFX Artist
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VFX ArtistRequisition ID:
R025501Job Description:
At Blizzard we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling we create immersive universes and iconic environments that are beloved across platforms borders backgrounds and generations only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.
As a VFX Artist you will be responsible for the creation of high quality visual effects for a new unannounced game for Blizzard.
You will have the opportunity to be a part of an exciting art team bringing to life many exciting moments with the VFX you create for both core gameplay and meta.
You will be partnering with experienced artists animators technical artists and gameplay designers to create extraordinary VFX within our games universe that will be experienced by millions of players around the world. The role will be complex creative and fun with loads of opportunities to hone your skills and try new things.
Were an inclusive team that welcomes new members with unique perspectives. We care about each other the games we build and how we create them. We cant wait to meet you!
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the team to develop in-game visual effects content that aligns with the projects objectives game vision and player expectations adhering to the designated art style.
Work in close coordination with designers to guarantee that the VFX seamlessly complement game design requirements
Engage with the planning for the project ensuring your VFX is delivered according to its needs.
Work with all crafts needed to ensure your VFX is delivered to a specification that offers great on-device performance within the required technical budgets.
Minimum Requirements :
Proficient in crafting high-quality VFX in both 2d and 3d animating them and implementing them into a game.
Experience in how VFX content fits into the production of game development in collaboration with other crafts and disciplines especially Visual Development Tech Art Graphics and gameplay.
Experience in creating exciting VFX while balancing visuals to enhance readable gameplay.
Knowledge & Skills
An ability to work within a given style to conceptualize create animate and implement VFXin-game
A good understanding of the fundamentals of great VFX including (but not limited to) timing physics linear vs non-linear motion colour theory etc.
Knowledge of environmental effects simulations lighting and dynamics
The ability to create original texture sprites and sprite sheets to create particle effects
Good knowledge of industry standard applications such as
Adobe Suite (Photoshop After Effects etc.)
Maya Max & Z-brush (Maya preferred)
Game development tools such as Unity or Unreal
2d animation packages such as Spine
Knowledge of technical constraints optimization and implementation techniques for VFX in both 2d and 3d
Key Attributes
A passion for making high-quality games in a cross-discipline collaborative team.
A natural problem solver keen to do whats right for the VFX how it aids gameplay and the game as a whole.
A proactive contributor keen to learn and develop your skills and to share your knowledge with the team.
A keen collaborator with other crafts working to produce visual effects that support gameplay accessibility and user experience.
Excellent skills in communication and organization.
Nice to have
Technical skills (shader creation and/or procedural content creation tools)
Abilities in concept art or visual development
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 innovate 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
