Aloha! A few hours ago, Blizzard posted a job offer for a new Warcraft-related mobile project without announcing yet. What surprise is Blizzard preparing for us?
Upcoming mobile project: What surprise is Blizzard preparing for us?
A few hours ago, Blizzard posted a job offer for a new Warcraft-related mobile project without announcing it yet. Little is known about this new project except what they show us in their job offer.
While some of the earlier speculation was around a Hearthstone spin-off with a StarCraft or Diablo theme, the new offering debunks those speculations and puts the spotlight back on World of Warcraft. The most widespread rumors are: a Pokemon Go! or a more direct and complete extension for World of Warcraft (the latter formulated somewhat loosely without getting too much into features).
What do you think the new app will be?
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Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented FX artist to help us create exciting visual effects for an unannounced project for mobile.
- Experience with creating consistently charming, eye-catching, real-time effects (FX) using Photoshop, Maya, and in-game FX systems with 3+ years experience and at least 1 shipped title.
- Must be familiar with creating FX in the Unity game engine
- Skilled in developing effects that work across a wide range of mobile platforms (looks great on the newest phones but still holds up on a variety of mobile devices)
- Superior eye for lighting, value, color, details, and the ability to use them in creating beautiful visual effects that support gameplay
- Self-motivation, excellent communications skills, and able to work within a small team
- Positive attitude and able to receive and provide objective feedback
- Passion for creating imagery synonymous with the Warcraft IP
- Experience creating real-time, in-game VFX for mobile platforms
- Previous game production experience
- A passion for exploring new ideas in mobile gaming
- Cover Letter is required
- DESCRIPTION
- Portfolio of work in digital format (website, blog, online album, Dropbox, etc.). Physical media will not be accepted
- Must be willing to complete an art test if requested to do so
You'll develop real time effects from concept to implementation and work to maintain a consistent aesthetic across all of the effects in the game. Effects are integrated into every aspect of mobile games and this position will give you the opportunity to flex your creative muscles in combat, interface and a variety of other features. The ideal candidate has a firm grasp of color, texture, shape and timing as relates to FX and demonstrates an ability to sketch and story board to convey design ideas.
If you're ready to tackle the challenge of helping realize the next epic Blizzard title, we want to hear from you!
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Pluses
Submission / Portfolio requirements
** Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered.
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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