Senior Cinematics Animator (Temp) - Hybrid, 6 Months

Blizzard Entertainment in; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + dental + vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment seeks a Senior Animator - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) to join the Cinematics team in Irvine, CA. The role blends on-site and remote work, with a project timeline of approximately six months and a focus on cinematic animation quality.

You will create hand-keyed character animations, collaborate with directors, and contribute to a collaborative, creative environment within Blizzard's iconic franchises.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Animate characters with high-quality hand-keyed performances and solid body mechanics.
• Collaborate with the Cinematics team to deliver movie-quality sequences and contribute to the creative process.

Skills

Hand-keyed animation

Character acting

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment seeks a Senior Animator - Temp (SFD / Cinematics) to join the Cinematics team in Irvine, CA. The role blends on-site and remote work, with a project timeline of approximately six months and a focus on cinematic animation quality.

You will create hand-keyed character animations, collaborate with directors, and contribute to a collaborative, creative environment within Blizzard's iconic franchises.