Senior 3D Environment Modeling Artist (Temporary)

Team Name

Cinematics

Job Title

Principal Environment Modeling Artist – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID

R026574

Job Description

Blizzard Entertainment’s award-winning Cinematics Department is looking for a well-rounded 3D Principal Environment Modeling Artist to join our team. We’re looking for an artist who is knowledgeable of Blizzard’s varying styles and be capable of pivoting between them artistically. The ideal candidate enjoys working within a small team environment and is eager to collaborate with other passionate artists. While we’re looking for artists who are knowledgeable of Blizzard’s IPs, we’re equally excited for you to bring your own new unique style, interests, and workflows.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The 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 roughly a 12-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:

• Able to create epic environmental assets, both stylized and hyper-realistic, ranging from hard-surface vehicles and props to organic assets, and entire indoor or outdoor terrains or sets
• Work seamlessly with up and downstream departments to deliver AAA quality assets on time and within our various pipeline requirements
• Capable to interpret artistic direction with ease, with or without concept art
• Maintain the production schedule and/or communicate any relevant deadline concerns
  
  

Experience

Minimum Requirements

• 13+ years of feature film/VFX/Game Cinematic experience as an environment modeler
• Experience using current animation programs, such as Maya, Zbrush/Mudbox
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Efficient generating UVs and topology as well as LOD decimation and map baking
• Capable of kit-bashing and creating compositionally appealing set dressing arrangements
• Understand current animation/VFX pipelines with a focus on Modeling, Previs, Layout, Surfacing and FX
• Effective design and compositional skills with attention to scale, lighting and set layout
• Self-motivated, strong communication skills and a team-player
  
  

Key Attributes

• Possess a positive attitude while juggling multiple tasks and requests in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Comfortable receiving artistic critiques and feedback on a professional level
  
  

Extra Points

• Experience using Unreal Engine, SpeedTree, Quixel Megascans, Marvelous Designer, Houdini, RizomUV, Gaea/World Machine, Substance Painter, Blender, 3DsMax, Photoshop, Renderman, Redshift
• Skilled with texturing/shading game assets in a PBR real-time pipeline
• Talent for concept modeling, texturing, and lighting entire scenes for Look Dev
• Solid understanding of architecture, camera lensing, composition, and scale
• Strong foundation in the traditional arts
• Experience rendering with Renderman/Redshift or equivalent
• Familiarity with the Blizzard IP’s and associated lore
  
  

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 was acquired by 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, 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 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, 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’ - we’ve 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 accommodationrequests@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 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

Requirements

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:

• 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 https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $116,800.00 - $216,000.00 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.