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Outsource Artist (Character Animation) - Unannounced Project
2 years ago
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Unannounced ProjectJob Title:
Outsource Artist (Character Animation) - Unannounced ProjectRequisition ID:
R009296Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking an exceptional Animator to join us on an unannounced Warcraft mobile project!
As an Outsource Artist (Character Animation), you will help bring Blizzard’s signature style to mobile audiences, and your charge is to maintain the artistic vision as set forth by the Art Director. This will include creating benchmark assets, workflows, and giving direction to external partners on outsourced animation assets, while staying on schedule. This person will have top-notch animation skills and be able to translate the Art Director’s vision into actionable feedback for the team.
The ideal candidate for this role has direct experience with in-game animation and working with outsourced teams. You should have an ability to provide clear paint-over and verbal feedback to others, both internally and with external partners. A working knowledge and understanding of visual FX creation and appeal is a plus.
COVID-19 Hiring Update: We’ve transitioned to a work-from-home model and we’re continuing to interview and hire during this time. This role is expected to begin as a remote position. We understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.
DAY TO DAY TASKS
- Own the quality control over incoming animation assets, providing detailed feedback (visually and verbally) and approvals to the vendor, to deliver quality assets to the development team.
- Create benchmark animation assets and best practice guides.
- Partner with art leadership to help define and realize the art vision.
- Lead the team in art discussions, critiques, and reviews.
- Partner with the production team to ensure schedules and plans meet business and project needs.
- Explore a wide variety of ideas that push Blizzard’s animation style forward.
YOUR BACKGROUND
- 5+ years of experience as an Animator and/or Animation Outsource Supervisor.
- Fluent in Maya animation toolset.
- Organized, great follow-through, self-driven, and team player.
- Has worked closely with game design teams, ensuring that the game’s art enhances the player experience.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and people skills.
- Experience working with outsourcing groups and mentoring other artists.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, with a keen sense of timing.
- Understands the visual style of Blizzard games and has a passion to push it to the next level.
- Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character’s performance.
PLUSES
- Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition.
- Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and an understanding of the pipeline.
- Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography.
- Filmmaking skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing.
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!
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