Senior Cinematic Producer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Blizzard Entertainment • Irvine, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Blizzard Animation team is looking for a Senior Cinematic Producer with proven experience producing animation, visual effects, or game trailers. A successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of animation pipelines, exhibit outstanding communication skills and have relevant experience leading a team of digital artists to successfully deliver the assigned content on time, on budget and a level of quality that Blizzard is known for.
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 12-month temporary position.

Requirements

• 8+ years of animation, Game or VFX linear media production in a professional environment
• 5 years working as a Producer in a Professional Animation/VFX or Gaming Company
• Experience producing in-game content, preferably using Unreal Engine
• Successful track record of building and leading creative teams
• Knowledge of 3D animation production pipelines
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Existing knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment games, characters, or existing lore
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed
• Ability to build and develop strong relationships across all of Blizzard
• Ability to foresee and identify potential issues/roadblocks, then facilitate and lead discussions to minimize their impact on production
• Able to filter, evaluate and deliver criticism on a professional level

Responsibilities

• Handle the daily flow of communication for their given project(s) including organizing dailies, taking/distributing notes, active participation as part of show leadership, and help maintain crew and studio morale
• Create and manage project schedules, budgets, track tasks, and deadlines as needed
• Organize meetings that facilitate creative discussions between Blizzard Animation, Game Development Teams, and any support teams as necessary
• Work with other departments to determine scope as well as schedule localization, sound, post, and marketing needs for the project(s)
• Ensure that team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks/assignments including but not limited to assets and tools
• Set goals for department and project deliverables and communicate progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins
• Communicate goals and progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly/monthly reports and milestone check-ins

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed