Animation Assistant Editor - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Blizzard Entertainment•Irvine, CA

4d•$30 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Animation Assistant Editor Temp for its cinematics Creative Development team. The Animation Assistant Editor position is a crucial support role – it’s an integral part of a fast-paced environment, offering an opportunity to support and elevate a high performing editorial department, while also helping to diagnose problems and offer solutions. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn alongside a growing and talented team. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. This is a 6-month temporary position.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in a professional post-production environment
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Production Suite applications
Extensive knowledge of advanced video compression techniques and associated software packages
Extensive understanding of all required formats for final media and client deliverables
Knowledge of current industry-standard post-production workflows and organization
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well with deadlines and quick project turnover
Highly self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and passion for Blizzard games and/or video games in general
Knowledge of animation post-production workflow
Knowledge of post-production specific hardware
Knowledge of Digital Asset Management software

Responsibilities

Work alongside the animation editorial team by organizing, tracking, and cataloging animation shots and sequences
Prep, track, and deliver files to and from other departments, such as Integrated Marketing, Sound, Motion Graphics, Localization and game teams
Successfully and accurately deliver final materials, including correct formats, labels, slates, languages, etc. to clients
Prep projects from templates and manage workspaces on shared storage
Provide project media support via ingest, outputs, and organization
Recognize, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems independently
Help maintain a shared media storage environment by archiving / organizing media
Help maintain an archive library of past video projects and materials using our asset management software
Generate accurate documentation and co-managing the data library