Senior Animator - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)
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. What You Bring to the Table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: 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 3-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 are essential
- Passion for film, animation, and video games
- Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
- Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically
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 and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation is essential
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
