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

3D Animator is needed in Irvine, United States.

Client: Blizzard Entertainment

Location: Irvine, CA

Contract: Contractor, Contractor

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. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home, and is available in Irvine, CA. We have multiple temporary roles open with 5-month terms and 4-month terms, with start dates anticipated in March 2025.

Requirements

Qualifications

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

Extra Points

• Artistic skills: storyboarding, gesture drawing, 2D animation, composition.
• Technical skills: rigging, scripting, and understanding of pipeline.
• Physical skills: acting, martial arts, and choreography.
• Filmmaking skills: cinematography, pre-visualization, editing, and story writing.
• Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to a character’s performance and facets of both 2D and 3D animation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) with Company match; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays; mental health and well-being programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and relocation assistance if required to move geographic locations for the job.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. Employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation, which is not guaranteed.

Company Information

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences and is well known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®. The company has created critically acclaimed games over the last 30 years and aims to build immersive worlds through diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.