Senior FX Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Blizzard Entertainment

1d • $45 - $83 • Hybrid

About The Position

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior FX Artist to assist our Story and Franchise Development (SFD) team in creating the next generation of our award-winning cinematics.

Requirements

• 8+ years' experience working in a professional Gaming/Animation/VFX company producing feature film quality effects in Houdini
• Extensive experience with particle systems, fluid dynamics, rigid body dynamics, and procedural systems
• A good understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena as demonstrated by your portfolio
• Familiar with feature film level pipelines and their respective issues
• Proven track record creating effects such as smoke, fire, clouds, water, steam, explosions, magic, etc.
• A trained creative eye that is able to participate in conceptual and practical discussions about what is needed to achieve an effect – and what is important to communicate with it
• Experience with node-based compositing software such as Nuke
• Experience with real-time VFX within a modern Game Engine (ex: Unreal, and Unity)
• Experience using PDG to execute caching and rendering processes
• Experience / familiar with USD FX deliverables
• Able to problem solve both technically and creatively in a collaborative environment with directors / art directors
• Able to stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and techniques

Nice To Haves

• Experience with VEX
• Experience with C++ or Python
• Working Knowledge of Houdini’s Solaris lighting context (LOPS) and Karma, Mantra, RenderMan or Redshift renderers
• Shipped a AAA game title

Responsibilities

• You will work in partnership with modelers, animators, texture artists, lighters, compositors, and the various games teams to ensure FX are delivered to the highest standard.
• You have experience creating simulations and systems that mimic real life phenomena such as smoke, fire, and water.
• You’ll also need to have strong art skills to help design and implement abstract magical and technological effects.
• Basic compositing skills will be required for FX slap-comps for review by the supervision team.
• Lastly, your strong background with procedural tools, methodologies and game engines are a plus.
• 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 2.5-month temporary position.

Benefits

• 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/.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed