Technical Artist - World of Warcraft

Description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a top-notch technical artist to join the World of Warcraft team as they craft new adventures for the denizens of Azeroth. You must have experience creating rigs for a diverse visual range of characters, creatures, and props. You must also be skilled in creating tools using MEL or MaxScript and be well-versed in art content pipelines. The ideal candidate is at their best in an environment of peers who are passionate about making great games.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years’ technical artist or technical animation experience in game development 
• Experience with tools creation to facilitate artistic production
• Maya and 3ds Max knowledge and experience including MEL and Maxscript
• A desire for helping others and to improve art content pipelines
• Strong technical background
• Detail oriented and efficient

• Previously shipped one or more AAA PC or console titles as a technical artist or technical animator
• Rigging experience and be well-versed in the process of animation creation and animation techniques.
• Strong foundation in arts, including animation 
• Understanding of the visual style of World of Warcraft and a passion to push it to the next level

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Demo reel and / or portfolio demonstrating relevant artistic and technical skills
• Only online submissions (website, blog, online album, etc.) will be accepted