Outsource Cinematic Director (Temp) – Hybrid

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 137,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Outsource Game Cinematic Director for a 5-month temporary hybrid position.

You will lead external production teams, define the cinematic vision with internal creators, and ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget while aligning with Blizzard’s standards. The role requires deep cinematic direction experience, strong vendor management, and the ability to coordinate across time zones.

Qualifications

• 13+ years' experience in cinematic direction or production within the game industry.
• Experience in overseeing an external vendor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively represent Blizzard externally.
• Ability to balance creative vision with practical constraints, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Blizzard stakeholders to understand creative goals and expand ideas to elevate the project and effectively communicate that vision to the external vendor
• Develop and pitch story ideas in collaboration with writers, storyboard artists and editors, incorporating notes from stakeholders in order to get alignment
• Provide clear, detailed direction to external production teams in dailies and reviews, maintaining awareness of production status, timelines, and quality
• Approve all outsourced assets and shots before final internal review, ensuring they meet Blizzard's quality level
• Partner closely with the project producer to monitor vendor performance against budgets and schedules, escalating issues, negotiating adjustments and providing feedback as needed
• Collaborate with composers, sound designers, and external vendors to replace temp sound with original elements, preserving the piece’s emotional and storytelling intent
• Oversee post-production processes with outsourcers, including final edits, VFX integration, and quality checks, ensuring timely delivery and approval

Skills

Cinematic direction

Vendor management

Unreal Engine

Storytelling

Communication skills

Tools

Shotgun

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking an experienced Outsource Game Cinematic Director for a 5-month temporary hybrid position.

You will lead external production teams, define the cinematic vision with internal creators, and ensure deliverables meet quality, schedule, and budget while aligning with Blizzard’s standards. The role requires deep cinematic direction experience, strong vendor management, and the ability to coordinate across time zones.