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Irvine, California - United States
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Animator (Temp) - Cinematics

Description

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented 3D animator to assist our Cinematics team in creating the next generation of animated films that can work on a contract basis. 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 person will assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically.  The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in animation principles, the ability to reinforce the story by creating memorable performances, and have aptitude working in a variety of animation styles.  
 
REQUIREMENTS

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in game development, television, or film industry using Maya or equivalent 3D program
  • Able to effectively collaborate with other artists, producers, and programmers
  • Self-motivation, good communication skills, and a great team-player attitude
  • Passion for film, animation, and video games
PLUSES
  • 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
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
  • Resume
  • Demo Reel demonstrating excellent 3D animation skills
TO APPLY
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