Senior Technical Animator

Description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an exceptionally skilled senior technical animator to work on all things Diablo.

Your tools and pipeline knowledge will give our team what they need to hack and slash through hordes of demons. You will help the animation team define, create, maintain, and streamline the animation pipeline and processes for combat and monster slaying. Your responsibilities include forging tools, writing scripts, and building rigs. You take on quests that will have you assisting with animation and dynamics such as in-game physics for cloth and ragdoll, as well as working with other teams to ensure that character models satisfy technical and animation needs. 

Our ideal candidate possesses extensive experience working with 3D animation tools, the creation of character based rigs, as well as a deep understanding of good game play communications.  You also work well in an environment of peers who are passionate about Diablo, have a basic knowledge of animation, enjoy making great games, killing demons and getting loot! 

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience designing, creating and supporting complex character, facial and weapon rigs in Maya (or equivalent 3D program)
• Extensive experience building tools to improve animation, rigging and / or character pipelines
• Able to own the skinning process for a variety of characters, garments, and gear
• High level scripting experience with Python (or equivalent scripting language) to automate the character animation process
• Self-driven, good communicator and a great team-player
• Previously shipped AAA PC or console titles in an equivalent role

• Strong passion for developing games
• Knowledge and understanding of the Diablo universe
• Fundamental animation skills

• Only digital applications will be accepted such as a website, blog or online album.  Physical media will not be accepted
• An art or tech test may be required

TO APPLY

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