Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics) Job at Impleo in Irvine

Team Name:

Cinematics

Job Title
Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Requisition ID
R026867

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.

Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast‑paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

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 filmmaking, 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.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on‑site and some work‑from‑home. The 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.

This position is going to roughly be a 2 to 3 month term.

Minimum Requirements
Experience

6+ 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

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

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

Rewards
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well‑being for every employee:

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, identity 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

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. You may also be eligible for incentive compensation, though it is not guaranteed.

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.

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.

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