Associate Producer – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Activision Blizzard•Irvine, CA

2d•$24 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cinematic Associate Producer Temp role will be tasked in a wide-range of duties that may include working within a specific department or on special projects using pre-rendered and/or in-game assets. This position will support the department producers and supervisors by facilitating communication and information sharing between artists, supervisors, departments and the rest of the team. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This is a 9-month temporary position.

Requirements

Experience with ShotGrid (formally known as Shotgun) and industry best practice standards
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understands production schedules, timelines, and bids
Able to effectively communicate with artistic and technical personnel, as well as show management and upper management
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to plan ahead, think outside the box, identify issues/roadblocks, and develop plans to prevent or minimize their impact on production
Ability to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and small budgets.
Experience facilitating teams and meeting deadlines under pressure
Self-motivated and able to take the initiative as the need arises
Approachable, relaxed, and friendly demeanor
Ability to interact and contribute as part of a team
Builds strong team relationships with Artists, Supervisors, Directors, and Project Producers

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, JIRA
Love of the storytelling process, especially via movies and animation
Passion for Blizzard games; particularly World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, and Overwatch
Familiarity working with an Animation and an In-Game Cinematics Pipeline

Responsibilities

Supports the department producer, project producers, supervisors, and artists with production priorities, delivery targets, and task deadlines necessary to keep the show on track
Tracks the development of assets and/or shots through the cinematic pipeline and works with the Producers and artists to understand the status of assets/shots within their departments and updates the tracking software with current statuses
Organizes and schedules meetings related to the project, including arranging OT meals if necessary
Takes detailed notes during meetings and dailies and ensures timely delivery of notes to the crew on the project
Acts as a conduit for day-to-day information between the crew as needed or directed
Helps maintain confluence/wiki pages for the department or project.
Communicate frequently with the other Department Managers and team leads on project status, risks, and opportunities
Contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

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, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

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