Senior Cinematics FX Artist - Real-Time VFX Lead (Temp)

TAPP Film; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior FX Artist on a temporary basis for SFD/Cinematics in Irvine, CA. You will collaborate with modelers, animators, texture artists, lighters, and compositors to build compelling FX for cinematic sequences.

Experience with simulations for smoke, fire, and water is required, and strong artistry is essential to craft believable effects that fit the story and style of our games.

Qualifications

• Experience creating simulations and systems mimicking real-life phenomena such as smoke, fire, and water.
• Strong art skills to contribute to cinematic FX aesthetics.
• Ability to collaborate with modelers, animators, texture artists, and other teams.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality FX for cinematics in partnership with multiple teams.
• Develop simulations that accurately mimic smoke, fire, water and other effects.
• Ensure FX are delivered to the highest visual standard and pipeline requirements.

Skills

Houdini

Maya

Particle sims

Water sims

Tools

RenderMan

Nuke

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Senior FX Artist on a temporary basis for SFD/Cinematics in Irvine, CA. You will collaborate with modelers, animators, texture artists, lighters, and compositors to build compelling FX for cinematic sequences.

Experience with simulations for smoke, fire, and water is required, and strong artistry is essential to craft believable effects that fit the story and style of our games.