Senior 3D Animator – Cinematics (Hybrid | 6–12 mo)

Festybay; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,470 - 100,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Free and discounted company games

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Animator to join the Cinematics team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a passion for filmmaking, delivering high-fidelity animation that meets the company's standards.

This hybrid role combines on-site work with flexibility for remote arrangements, ensuring collaboration on cinematic sequences while supporting the team's growth through mentorship and feedback.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in game development, television, or film production.
• Mastery of character acting, weight, and the 12 principles of animation.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional hand-keyed animation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver character and creature animation that meets Blizzard's quality standards.
• Collaborate with Directors and Animation Supervisors to develop high-end cinematic sequences.
• Support the Cinematics team by providing technical and artistic feedback.

Skills

Character animation

Body mechanics

Collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Storyboarding

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Animator to join the Cinematics team in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a passion for filmmaking, delivering high-fidelity animation that meets the company's standards.

This hybrid role combines on-site work with flexibility for remote arrangements, ensuring collaboration on cinematic sequences while supporting the team's growth through mentorship and feedback.