Senior 3D Generalist​/Grooming Artist - Temp; SFD​/Cinematics

Overview

Team Name: Cinematics

Job Title: Senior 3D Generalist / Grooming Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition : R026664

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a Senior 3D Generalist with a focus on Houdini Grooming to join our cinema tics team. For this position, the desired candidate should be extremely self-motivated and experienced enough to develop new workflows and help refine our processes.

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 Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

This is a 3-month temporary position.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

We are looking for experts that can deliver high quality photo realistic work and highly stylized looks. This artist will also be working closely with surfacing and simulation to deliver work that looks beautiful and is highly functional. To be considered for this position you should be very technically minded, experienced with Maya and Houdini and have a great eye for design and form.

Experience

• 8+ Years experience using Maya and Houdini in a professional environment (Game Studio, Animation Studio, or VFX Studio)
• 8+ Years experience grooming in Houdini

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert at troubleshooting and solving problems independently
• Deep understanding of VFX Production Pipelines
• Ability to take creative direction and enhance the creative process

Extra Points

• Experience with VEX
• Experience with Python
• Working Knowledge of Katana, Render Man, Redshift, Solaris

Application Materials required:

• Resume (PDF Preferred)
• Link to reel and/or portfolio

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and Star Craft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft, 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, 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, Play Station, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world s 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 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 — we’ve got our employees covered.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

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