Saturday, October 1, 2011

What qualifications do you need to work for Blizzard Entertainment as a Graphic Designer?

I'm doing a project for school about it. I can't go to the website at school for it, as it is a game company and is blocked. I need the following information:





Job Description


Average Salary


What degrees/training/schooling one needs for it


and Why it would be challenging





Please help! This project is worth big points and I NEED it. Last week of school and I haven't passed yet.|||Salaries aren't listed. You will have to find a Blizzard employee and ask them. An educated guess would be between $40,000 and $70,000 starting out. Pretty big gap there, but it's probably the best your'e going to get.





FX / Generalist Artist

Requirements

1-3 years in game development as a an FX or generalist artist

Experience developing high-end particle systems and visual effects

Comfortable interfacing with engineers to jointly define art technical requirements

Skilled in developing artwork that works within a range of system configurations (looks great on the newest graphics chips but also holds up on lower-end systems)

Strong working knowledge of Maya

A passion for games





Pluses

Strong ability to model and texture hard surface/rigid objects within a range of styles (painterly to realistic)

Background in painting, concept art or technical animation

Previously shipped a AAA PC or console title

Experience with Mel of MaxScript



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3D Character Animator

Requirements

2+ years experience in game development using Maya or equivalent 3D program

Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms

A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation

The ability to effectively collaborate with game designers and programmers

Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude

A passion for games



Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a character animator

Skill in one or more of the related character creation tasks -- illustration, modeling, texturing, or rigging

Outstanding 2D animation skills

Experience in FX and particle animation

Understanding of Blizzard Entertainment's visual style and a passion to push it to the next level



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3D Character Artist

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in game development as an environmental concept artist

Exceptional ability in Photoshop, Painter, etc.

A basic understanding of using Maya (or equivalent 3D package)

A keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design

Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design

Understanding of the distinctive Blizzard Entertainment visual style and a passion to push it to the next level

Able to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments

Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude

Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group

A passion for video games

Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks -- modeling, texturing, or animation



Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a concept artist

Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to industrial design, landscape painting, and illustration



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Environment Concept Artist, Props

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years experience in game development as an environmental concept artist

Exceptional ability in Photoshop, Painter, etc.

A basic understanding of using Maya (or equivalent 3D package)

A keen eye towards form, shape, structure, and silhouette in regards to illustration and design

Superior eye for light, value, composition, color, staging, and detail in environmental design

Understanding of the distinctive Blizzard Entertainment visual style and a passion to push it to the next level

Able to carry an idea from the conceptual phase to the finished illustration and an understanding of translating these ideas to real-time game environments

Self-motivation, good communications skills, and a great team-player attitude

Able to work creatively as part of a large or small group

A passion for video games

Skill in one or more of the related creation tasks -- modeling, texturing, or animation



Pluses

Have shipped AAA PC or console titles as a concept artist

Strong foundation in the traditional arts including, but not limited to industrial design, landscape painting, and illustration|||You didn't state what kind of graphic designer. They don't state salaries, and there are several including a web graphics designer.





Go to the below url, try using the proxy server at http://anonymous.com





http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/car鈥?/a>





and pick your poison.|||From the site:





"Your best shot at becoming a game designer for Blizzard is to first get a job as a 3D level designer. Successful level design demonstrates many of the skills that are also needed for game design. "

Can JUST ONE DQ Blizzard make me gain weight?

I had a Yule Flip Mint Chip Blizzard (it's the blizzard of the month) at Dairy Queen tonight. I almost NEVER eat ice cream, or any kind of dessert or sweet (I am too afraid that I will gain weight). Considering this, could me eating just one medium sized blizzard cause me to gain any weight? Thank you to anyone who answers!|||Absolutely not. One yummy dessert now and then will never hurt you. Now, if you were to have them several times a day, every day....that's a different story. Nothing will hurt you in moderation. :)|||no ofcourse its ok 2 give yourself what u want once in a while and if u eat right all the time and u always excercise then nothing will happen besides its only one blizzard not a x-large pixxa with meats and 50 diffferent chesses, don't worry if u want get the blizzard but only sometimes|||No, its just one. If you do for like, 3 or 4 days strait, then ya you'll probably gain a few pounds.|||I disagree with the other answers. Yes it will cause you to gain weight. Although it may not even be a pound, you will still experience some negative side effects from eating junk, always. Dont beat yourself up about it, but try not to "fall off the wagon" again ok.|||it'll take more than that to gain weight, u'd have to had had like 15 of those alone just to gain like one pound|||Nope, you're just fine. Having a majorly high calorie treat once in a while will not make you gain weight unless you start doing it on a constant weekly basis.





Enjoy :)

What music does Blizzard Entertainment use for their customer service?

same here, its pretty addictive huh?|||Blizz has customer serveice?

Im stuck in the middle of the DC blizzard should I stay home tomorrow?

I didn't buy any supplies I might not have any food to eat tomorrow what should I do?


Do you think the roads will be clear?


The snow is suppose to continue all day tomorrow.|||Yes I heard that on the Weather chanel ; that you are having a big snow storm Right now how many inches of snow is on the ground ? About road ; NO they will be ugly and dangerous|||Sure?


It's a blizzard?


Look in the real world.


Decode this lyrics " You'll see "


"Wonderful world"


"Reality"


"Season in the sun"


Blizzard in spring time?


Not climate changes?


Not global warming?


Luke 21.30-36


Luke 9.25,55-56,60


Luke 24.44-45,47-48


What do you think?|||Stay in it's not going to be safe to get on the roads. I live on major road and I hear folks getting stuck outside my window. Boil some noodles (if you have) and add butter, use bouillon cubes and make soup, eat canned foods that you have in your pantry, or borrow some items from your neighbors|||Go out and build a snowman.|||I always valued my job and never stayed home.

What speed do you drive in a snow blizzard?

If the road is covered with snow, late at night, and the snow is coming down hard and in a blinding swirl, what speed would you drive at.|||It would be best to not drive at all under those conditions, but if you must drive, drive slowly enough so that you can stop in time to not hit anything that may be in front of you. The actual speed will vary with conditions and visibility. Try pretending that something on or beside the road is a person or another vehicle. If you can't stop before you pass it, you're driving too fast.|||Zero. No one should drive in a blizzard.|||What you're comfortable with. There's no reason to speed in those types of conditions just to appease others. They can always pass you if they're in such a hurry to possibly wreck.|||Whatever speed I'm comfortable with, the amount of snow on the road, and how far down the road I can see.





I once drove on a secondary road where the snow was kicking up so hard that I literally could not see the road in front of the car. It was like a sheet of white in front of the headlamps. I had to come to a stop during those times and when the wind let up a little to reveal the road in front, I could start to drive forward again. This went on for about 1/2 an hour and I did not get very far in that time but I made it home safely.|||Whatever speed you feel you can still stop the car in the event of a skid. In reality though, try not to dive in that weather.|||you should drive between 10-30mph. no higher than 40mph. here's a tip. drive at a speed where you are able to stop within range of your headlights.|||Depends on how fast people around you are going!

How do i get the code without a Blizzard Authenticator?

I don't wanna buy the damn authenticator and it says everywhere it's optional, then why the hell is it bugging me to get a code for something I don't want? Can i get around the code without waiting for the damn thing to be shipped to me as well as i don't feel like paying more for a game I already pay to play.|||If you have an IPhone/IPod Touch, Blizzard has an application which does the exact same thing. I don't think you have to pay for it, too.|||O yeah btw. This didn't help at all. Yahoo needs to remove the voting thing and let the asker always pick. Someon had hacked my blizzard account and added the authenticator. So if you ever need a code and never attached authenticator: call blizzard account services.

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How long until Blizzard changes my password?

I changed my password in World of Warcraft because I had forgotten what it was, and it said to wait for an hour tops...





It's been three hours, I've never heard of a game with a password change that took that long. How long does it usually take for them to register the alteration?





Thank you.|||It should be instantaneous.