Senior Cinematics Animator – Epic Character Performances

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

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.