Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 112,963,000 - 206,640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company match

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. is seeking a Senior Animator to join the Cinematics team on a temporary assignment. You will craft cinematic sequences, animate a range of characters and creatures, and elevate storytelling through expressive performances.

You should bring 7+ years of experience in game, TV, or film, proficiency with Maya, a solid grasp of body mechanics, and the ability to collaborate with Directors, Supervisors, and Leads to maintain Blizzard's cinematic quality.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in game development, TV, or film using Maya or equivalent.
• Experience collaborating with Directors, Animation Supervisors and Leads.
• Demo reel demonstrating high-quality hand-keyed animations with strong body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters and creatures to Blizzard's high-end cinematic standards.
• Collaborate with a highly passionate team of peers on film and game projects.
• Contribute to a variety of styles, from cartoony to realistic, across cinematic sequences.

Skills

Maya

Hand-keyed animation

Body mechanics

12 principles of animation

Collaboration

Storytelling

Tools

Animation pipeline

Job description

Team Name: Cinematics Job Title: Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Requisition ID: R028179

Job Description: Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a dedicated 3D animator to assist our Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of Epic animated films.

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: The cinematic animator will be skilled at animating characters at a level that lives up to the ever-increasing Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for animation and film making, with experience animating a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, from cartoony to realistic and anywhere in-between. A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are critical. You must enjoy working on a highly collaborative team of peers as passionate about making phenomenal movies and games as we are.

Minimum Requirements

Experience 7+ years' experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations

Knowledge & Skills

A demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are essential

Key Attributes

Passion for film, animation, and video games Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically

Extra Points

Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography Film making skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character’s performance and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences.

Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to [e-mail]. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• health savings account or health reimbursement account
• healthcare spending accounts
• dependent care spending accounts
• life and AD&D insurance
• disability insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• tuition reimbursement
• charitable donation matching
• Paid holidays and vacation
• paid sick time
• floating holidays
• compassion and bereavement leaves
• parental leave
• Mental health & wellbeing programs
• fitness programs
• free and discounted games
• a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• relocation assistance

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $39.54 - $73.16 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable. Blizzard Entertainment® is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.