Senior Character Artist (TEMP), World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA, Boston, MA or remote

Activision Blizzard • Irvine, CA

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Character Artist to support our team. This position will be responsible for creating artwork of a broad range of fantasy characters, creatures, armor, and weapons. The duration of this contract position would be 12 months. 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 position is Irvine, CA or Boston, MA. We are also open to a remote agreement.

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in stylized fantasy character 3d art for games
• Understanding of shape, value, lighting, and material definition of textures
• Experience painting with Photoshop and 3dcoat
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Emphasis on low poly artwork and small texture sizes
• Deep knowledge of industry standard software, 3dmax or equivalent
• Adaptability in using proprietary software
• Familiarity with asset management software

Responsibilities

• Character focused 3d models
• Digitally painted 2d textures
• Working from provided concept art and written ideation
• Adhering to performance budgets for individual assets
• Maintaining a production schedule
• Communication with art team and stakeholders

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees