About the role
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:
- 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, utilizing a passion for animation and film making.
- Apply a solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation.
- Work collaboratively on a highly team-oriented group of peers as passionate about making phenomenal movies and games as we are.
- Participate in a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home, with a home studio location in Irvine, CA (or explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements).
- Fulfill a roughly 4-month temporary position starting in mid-January 2027.
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.
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.
Our World & Culture
Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology, and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet.
Our ability to build immersive and innovative 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.
Rewards & 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, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
- Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, and parental leave.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life and disability, legal service, ID protection, and rental insurance.
- Relocation assistance if the Company requires you to move geographic locations for the job.
Compensation
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $39.54 - $73.16 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. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. New hire compensation is negotiable.