Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Activision Blizzard

85d • $38 - $71

About The Position

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a dedicated 3D senior animator to assist our Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of Epic animated films. The cinematic animator will be skilled at animating characters at a level that lives up to the ever-increasing Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality. The ideal candidate has a passion for animation and film making, with experience animating a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, from cartoony to realistic and anywhere in-between. A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation are critical. You must enjoy working on a highly collaborative team of peers as passionate about making phenomenal movies and games as we are. Blizzard Entertainment offers a fun, creative, and technically challenging environment with excellent compensation. 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. 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 roughly a 2-month temporary position.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program.
• Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations.
• A demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances.
• A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation.

Nice To Haves

• Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition.
• Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline.
• Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography.
• Film making skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing.
• Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character’s performance.

Responsibilities

• Animate characters to meet Blizzard Entertainment's high standards of quality.
• Collaborate with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads to develop and maintain high-end cinematic animations.
• Provide constructive feedback to support and evolve the Cinematics team both technically and artistically.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance if required to move geographic locations for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees