3D Character/ Weapons Artist - Blizzard Entertainment

[VivendiGames]

3D Character/Weapons Artist


Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled 3D Character/Weapon Artist to work on World of Warcraft, the award winning MMORPG. The ideal candidate has experience modeling and texturing a diverse visual range of characters, weapons, and armor. A solid grasp of form, structure, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The Character/Weapon Artist must be skilled in another form of art production as well – illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, concept drawing – and be well-versed in related tools such as 3DS Max, Photoshop, etc. The ideal candidate also works well in an environment with peers that are passionate about making great games.


Requirements

3+ years experience in game development modeling and texturing characters and/or weapons using 3DS Max and Photoshop (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).
An exceptional understanding of human anatomy and a creative imagination with a keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to modeling.
Superior eye for light, shade, color and detail in creating digitally painted texture maps.
Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player.
A passion for games.
Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks: illustration, modeling, texturing, animation, concept drawing
Able to work full-time in the Irvine, California area.


Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a 3D character artist.
Strong foundation in the traditional arts, including but not limited to figure drawing and illustration.
A passion for developing online games.
Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level.


Please send your resume and cover letter to globalstaffing@vgames.com, referencing "3D Character/ Weapons Artist - Blizzard Entertainment" in the subject line.


Vivendi Games is a global developer, publisher and distributor of multi-platform interactive entertainment. The company is the leader in the subscription-based massively multi-player online (MMO) games category and holds leading positions in the PC, casual online, console, handheld and mobile games markets. Vivendi Games’ two principal studios and publishing labels include Blizzard Entertainment, headquartered in Irvine, CA, and Sierra Entertainment, headquartered in Los Angeles , which includes Radical Entertainment, Swordfish Studios, High Moon Studios and Massive Entertainment. Vivendi Games is also home to Vivendi Games Mobile, dedicated to publishing quality titles for the worldwide mobile games market. Vivendi Games maintains strategic relationships with industry leading content partners, including Universal Music Group, NBC Universal, Twentieth Century Fox, and Ludlum Entertainment. The company has 16 offices around the world conducting business in 75 countries.