Senior Cinematics Layout Artist (Temp) - Hybrid

Anima; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine seeks a Senior Layout Artist (Temp) for its Cinematics team. You will translate rough scenes into production-ready shots, build sets, and manage shot configurations across previz, modeling, and animation.

The role blends on-site and remote work with a mid-January 2027 start. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in layout or 3D generalist work, strong storytelling, and experience with Maya and Houdini.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of production or feature film experience in a layout or 3D generalist role.
• Ability to build and dress sets and environments and compose shots for production.
• Strong understanding of 3D pipelines, storytelling, and shot composition.

Responsibilities

• Translate rough scenes into production-ready shots with Maya.
• Create/set dress environments, add poses, and craft shot compositions.
• Support animation, cameras, and other departments across pipelines and reviews.
• Organize assets, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate across teams.

Skills

8+ years experience

3D generalist

Previz

Camera

Storytelling

Communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Unreal

RenderMan

Redshift

Python

USD

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment in Irvine seeks a Senior Layout Artist (Temp) for its Cinematics team. You will translate rough scenes into production-ready shots, build sets, and manage shot configurations across previz, modeling, and animation.

The role blends on-site and remote work with a mid-January 2027 start. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in layout or 3D generalist work, strong storytelling, and experience with Maya and Houdini.