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Generalist Artist Intern
Blizzard Entertainment
Irvine, CA, United States
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Greetings, students! We’re geared up here to offer another round of epic internship experiences in summer 2018. The internship program offers the opportunity to pause your studies for one summer and work side-by-side with Blizzard Entertainment employees in your area of interest, doing real work that oftentimes ends up in production. As such, we hold you to the same high standards as anybody else in the company.
Just like our gameplay experiences, Blizzard internships are a fully immersive experience. We want interns who are enthusiastic about what they want to do for a living and excited to come in every day to learn and contribute in this hyper-creative atmosphere. Being fully engaged with our team also means communicating effectively and maintaining an open mind - one that is receptive to feedback and able to adapt and grow. Your hobbies and interests can also play in your favor. Passion for technology, gaming, game development, and an in-depth knowledge of Blizzard games, products, and services will always be a plus with us, regardless of the position you’re applying for. Be passionate about who you are, be into our industry, and be willing to go all-in and embrace this opportunity to the fullest!
QUEST OBJECTIVES
An unannounced project at Blizzard is seeking an intern to help create a wide range of assets to help bring our game to life. You will work closely with our concept, environment and character teams to create hard surface and organic props, weapons and possibly characters that are both detail-oriented and consistent with the art style we’ve defined.
• Use concept art and paint-overs as inspiration to create epic game assets that make our world come alive.
• Use next-gen materials, tools and pipelines to forge assets for use in the game engine.
• Iterate on game assets with production artists via prototyping and group critiques.
Eligibility Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or planning to enroll in Fall 2017
• Returning for at least one more semester or quarter following the Summer 2018 internship
• Able to work fulltime hours for 11 – 12 weeks at the Blizzard office indicated in this job posting between May 2018 – August 2018 or June 2018 – September 2018 (group dates depend on when you get out of school)
Authorized to work in theUSLEVEL REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrated experience modeling and texturing hard surface and organics using Maya, 3dsmax, Photoshop, Zbrush, or Mudbox (or equivalent 3D and 2D programs).
• Strong background in traditional arts included but not limited to animation, illustration, design or traditional media
• A good understanding of form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regard to modeling.
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude.
• Understanding of the distinctive Blizzard Entertainment visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.
RECOMMENDED TALENTS
• Previously work on game projects as a prop artist or an equivalent type role.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Overwatch universe.
QUEST ITEMS
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant artistic skills required.
Only online artwork submissions will be accepted (e.g. website, blog or online album)
WARNING!
Applications that do not include all of the required materials will not be considered. We’re serious about this – due to the volume of applications we receive, we only have time to consider complete submittals.
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!