Animator, 3D

Team: Cinematics

Job Type: Temporary (6-12 month terms depending on project assignment), Full time

Location: Irvine, CA (Blizzard Way) – Hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The company may explore other possible options including remote work arrangements.

Description:

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a dedicated 3D animator to assist the Cinematics team in crafting the next generation of epic animated films.

Responsibilities:

• Animate characters at a level that lives up to the ever-increasing Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality
• Animate a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, from cartoony to realistic and anywhere in-between
• Work on a highly collaborative team of peers passionate about making phenomenal movies and games
• Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically

Note: Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment, so responsibilities include but are not limited to the above.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 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

Knowledge & Skills:

• 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

Key Attributes:

• Passion for film, animation, and video games
• Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude

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
• 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

About the Company:

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®.

Activision Blizzard, Inc., a division of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. Home to beloved franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. The combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries.

Compensation:

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. The specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (not guaranteed). New hire compensation is negotiable.

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
• Voluntary benefit programs: supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
• Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation for the job

Eligibility to participate in benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns.

Additional Notes:

• The videogame industry and business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve; duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time
• The company encourages applicants who don't meet all qualifications to apply regardless
• Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment
• Committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities (accommodation requests: accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com)