Cinematic Producer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Job Title Cinematic Producer - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)
Team Name Cinematics
Job Description The Blizzard Animation team is looking for a Cinematic Producer with proven experience producing animation, visual effects, or game trailers. A successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of a variety of animation pipelines, exhibit outstanding communication skills and have relevant experience leading a team of digital artists to successfully deliver the assigned content on time, on budget, and at the level of quality that Blizzard is known for. 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 will work with you to explore other options, including remote work arrangements. This is a 6-12 month temporary position.
Responsibilities Handle the daily flow of communication for the project(s), including organizing dailies, taking and distributing notes, participating as part of show leadership, and helping maintain crew and studio morale.
Create and manage project schedules, track tasks, and deadlines as needed.
Organize meetings that facilitate creative discussions between Blizzard Animation, Game Development Teams, and any support teams as necessary.
Work with outsourced partners on scheduling, quality control, and any other required tasks.
Work with other departments to determine scope as well as schedule localization, sound, post, and marketing needs for the project(s).
Ensure team members have the resources they need to complete their tasks, including but not limited to assets and tools.
Set goals for department and project deliverables and communicate progress to team members, upper management, game development, and support teams by creating weekly and monthly reports and milestone check‑ins.
Minimum Requirements 5+ years of animation, game, or VFX linear media production in a professional environment.
3 years working as a Producer in a professional animation, VFX, or gaming company.
Successful track record leading creative teams.
Knowledge & Skills Knowledge of 2D and 3D animation production pipelines.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent problem‑solving skills.
Existing knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment games, characters, or lore.
Key Attributes Ability to work as part of a team or independently as needed.
Ability to build and develop strong relationships across all of Blizzard.
Ability to foresee and identify potential issues or roadblocks, then facilitate and lead discussions to minimize their impact on production.
Able to filter, evaluate, and deliver criticism on a professional level.
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 and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
If required to move geographic locations for the job, relocation assistance may be available.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 and to provide accommodations upon request.

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