Blizzard Entertainment - Senior Animator - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

3D Animator is needed in Irvine, United States.

Client: Blizzard Entertainment

Location: Irvine, CA

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a dedicated 3D animator to assist the Cinematics team in creating the next generation of epic animated films. The cinematic animator will need to animate characters to meet Blizzard Entertainment’s standards of quality. The role requires a passion for animation and filmmaking, with experience animating a diverse array of characters and creatures in various styles. This position is anticipated to be hybrid, involving both on-site and work-from-home options, based primarily in Irvine, CA. Temporary roles are available with terms of 2 to 3 months.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program.
• Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads to develop, define, and maintain high-end cinematic animations.
• A demo reel showcasing high-quality hand-keyed animations with solid body mechanics and engaging performances.
• Mastery of the 12 principles of animation and a solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting.

Key Attributes:

• Passion for film, animation, and video games.
• Self-motivation and strong communication skills.
• A great team player with the ability to provide constructive feedback to evolve the Cinematics team both technically and artistically.

Extra Points:

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

Benefits

Blizzard Entertainment provides a variety of benefits promoting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings accounts, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leave, and parental leave.
• Mental health programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and other optional benefit programs.
• Eligibility for relocation assistance if required to move for the job.

Compensation

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 hourly. Employees may also be eligible for incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed. Specific compensation will be determined based on factors including experience and performance.