Cinematic Designer

Responsibilities

• Support cinematic design on real-time cinematics through a range of means; 3D storyboards, camera operation, animation performance blends, gameplay transitions, environment set dressing, FX work, and lighting development. Ensure work is delivered on time, to technical standards, and matching Blizzard’s high artistic target
• Collaborate with a director, supervisor, lead, and other creative stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into a cohesive whole
• Provide solutions to creative problems and be capable of pitching ideas verbally.
• Communicate clearly with production staff and manage multiple production tasks simultaneously
• Maintain technical cleanliness in all work. Take personal accountability for deliveries and proactively identify possible technical concerns

Minimum Requirements Experience

• 8+ years of professional experience creating complex real-time cinematics for AAA titles

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient with a range of skills across cinematic design and capable of working from script all the way to final picture
• Strong cinematic/filmmaking knowledge and developed sensibilities around storytelling, editing, acting, pacing, composition, lighting, etc.
• Strong understanding of game engine pipelines, technologies, and capabilities

Key Attributes

• Capable of growing through peer feedback and providing honest, constructive feedback to others

Extra Points

• Understand the general themes and style of Blizzard games, cinematics, and franchises
• Passionate about games, linear media, and storytelling in general
• Unreal production experience on a AAA title

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter (optional)
• Resume (PDF preferred)
• Demo reel or links to work samples

Team Name: Cinematics

Job Title: Senior Cinematic Designer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Position Type: This is roughly a 12-month temporary position.

Work Arrangement: 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.

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. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

Benefits: Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• 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.

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

Company Description: Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc., a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.