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Character Modeling Supervisor: Real-Time Cinematics

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Blizzard’s real time, In-Game Cinematics Department has a new opening for a Character Modeling Supervisor. This person will be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the “IGC” modeling team and real-time cinematic projects. Partnering with the current Modeling Supervisor, you will help lead Blizzard Cinematics into the future of this industry. This is a full-time staff position.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of and ensure all in-game Cinematic assets, of our various IPs and artistic styles, deliver on time while maintaining and establishing new pipeline standards and visual quality bar.
• Thorough understanding of current real-time PBR pipelines - this includes texturing and shading workflows as well as new trends regarding AAA-asset creation standards.
• Collaborate with various production management teams and Supervisors for asset bidding, pipeline and technology enhancements, and overall casting and staffing needs of the team.
• Critique and provide feedback for artist’s work by providing notes, paint overs, etc., to meet and elevate artistic standards.
• Concisely and directly communicate notes to and from our various game teams to ensure the projects vision is being realized on time and within budget and scope.
• Point person for the team regarding problem-solving of artistic, technical or pipeline related hurdles.
• Frequently hold 1:1s with your Direct Reports / Modeling artists to mentor and develop their growth to better reach unique personal goals, and those of the Team and Studio.

Requirements:

• Passion and dedication to elevate our artistic quality bar and to stay current on industry trends, techniques, and standards regarding real-time asset creation.
• 5+ years professional experience creating assets for AAA titles for game pipelines/VFX (includes modeling and sculpting, UV/topology, texturing and shading, map baking, hair, etc.)
• Passion for team building, mentoring and career development as well as asset creation workflow/pipeline and efficiency standardizations.
• Experience working within a creative leadership team across multiple IPs (includes production, directors, art directors, production designers, tech, and senior management).
• Possess an in-depth understanding of real-time game engine pipelines, their technical restrictions, limitations, and how to yield the best visual results within them.
• Exceptional communication, multi-tasking and time management skills • Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and initiative, autonomy, and self-sufficiency.
• Familiarity with the Blizzard IP’s and associated lore. Soft Skills:
• Capacity to keep up with the fast pace of an In-Game Cinematics production environment.
• Talent for filtering, evaluating, and delivering constructive criticism on a professional level.
• Communicate priorities to leads/supervisor/producers and the team for developing clear plans to achieve collective goals and production schedules, highlighting any concerns.

Software Experience Preferred:

• Maya, Zbrush/Mudbox, current AAA Real-Time Game Engine (Unreal/Unity equivalent), Marvelous Designer, Substance, Photoshop.

To apply: Please submit a PDF of your resume, along with a link to your work for review. We will also need a breakdown of your work, along with any passwords to protected work.

Blizzard Entertainment is a global company committed to growing our employees along with the business. We offer generous benefits and perks with an eye on providing true work / life balance. We’ve worked hard to foster an intensely collaborative and creative environment, a diverse and inclusive employee culture, and training and opportunity for professional growth. Our people are everything. Our core values are real, and our mission has never changed. We are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Join us!

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, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.