Blizzard Entertainment - Senior Animator - TEMP

3D Animator is needed in Portland, United States.

Client: Blizzard Entertainment

Location: Portland, OR

Contract: No Job Type Listed

Job Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a dedicated 3D 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.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in game development, television, or the film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program
• A demo reel demonstrating high-quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances.
• Previous experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads developing, defining, and maintaining high-end cinematic animations.
• A solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation.
• 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.

Pluses:

• Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition.
• Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of the 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.
• 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.

Other Information:

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

Company Overview:

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration, and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

Rewards:

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacation, mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and more. If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment type.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.