TITLE: Environment Artist – Photogrammetry

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Digital Media, Interactive Telecommunications, or related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Any suitable combination of education, training &/or experience is acceptable.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations using computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in computer games and related as an Environment Artist. Work with other artists, level designers and the art director to plan photogrammetry needs for the project and integrate photogrammetry assets into the game world. Capture high-quality scans of real-world objects, environments, and materials to build high quality 3D assets Set up placeholder assets and submit requests to team.

Salary range: $112,008/year to $136,400/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#25099/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.

Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd., Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: VFX Artist

REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in the job or 2 years of experience in a related occupation.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations working with 3D packages, in game systems and design. Create a wide range of VFX including fire, smoke, magic, electricity, explosions, etc. Use good game play communication with team members. Apply basic principles of motion, anticipation, dynamics, follow-through, lighting, and other facets of animation. Create textures and geometry for stylized VFX.

Salary range: $91,291/year to $124,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#24148/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
1 Blizzard Way
Irvine, CA 92618

Jobsite: Irvine, CA (Full-time position)

TITLE: VFX Artist

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Media Studies, Entertainment Technology, or related field.

JOB DUTIES: Create special effects or animations using computers or other tools and media for use in computer games & related. Work with VFX Lead, Art Directors, and others on gameplay and cinematics. Craft compelling work through design, creation, and implementation of real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D elements. Prototype VFX and materials to develop the tone and pacing of gameplay events. Stay current with the latest tools, technologies, and techniques. Balance quality with efficiency under tight deadlines. Follow and maintain workflows and technical requirements. Create realistic ambient VFX and set dress using proprietary tools. Optimize VFX for performance for fast-paced multiplayer shooting game.

Salary range: $80,995/year to $90,000/year

CONTACT: Please send resume ref#25127/contact K. Finnsson for an appointment.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
2701 Olympic Blvd., Bldg. B
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Jobsite: Middleton, WI(Full-time position)