Blizzard Job Post Hints At Mobile Warcraft Game

The Warcraft universe may eventually be getting a new mobile game if speculation surrounding a recent job listing from Blizzard is to be believed.

In a post from Blizzard on their careers page, the company claims to be looking for an FX Artist to join their team. There's not a name on the project that the applicant would be working on at this point, but there are some clues within the post that lend some idea of what the next project from the company might be.

Looking at the job posting, there are several words that pop our frequently that give some insight into what Blizzard has in the works. "Mobile," of course, is one of the phrases mentioned most often, at least in the introduction of the post before it gets into the requirements:

"Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented FX artist to help us create exciting visual effects for an unannounced project for mobile.

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."

In addition to the description, a list of requirements posted further down outline more of what they're looking for in a potential employee. Some of them reiterate the specifics of the description listed above, but the last requirement hints at what shape the game might take:

Requirements:

• 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

We see you down there, Warcraft IP. It may take some time to fill the spot and release more information about the upcoming mobile game, but hopefully it won't take too long.

[via Mic and Touch Arcade]