About the role
Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment. This role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
- Animate characters to meet the Blizzard Entertainment standard of quality.
- Animate a diverse array of characters and creatures in different styles, ranging from cartoony to realistic.
- Demonstrate a solid grasp of body mechanics and character acting with a mastery of the 12 principles of animation.
- Work within a highly collaborative team of peers to create high-end cinematic animations.
- Assist in supporting and evolving the Cinematics team with constructive feedback both technically and artistically.
Working Conditions
- Duration: Roughly a 4-month temporary position.
- Start Date: Mid-January 2027.
- Work Model: Hybrid position with some work on-site in Irvine, CA and some work-from-home. Options for remote work arrangements may be explored.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in game development, television, or film industry.
- Proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D program.
- Experience working with Directors, Animation Supervisors, and Leads to develop, define, and maintain high-end cinematic animations.
Knowledge & Skills
- A demo reel demonstrating high quality hand-keyed animations through solid body mechanics and engaging performances.
- Mastery of the 12 principles of animation.
Key Attributes
- Passion for film, animation, and video games.
- Self-motivation, strong communication skills, and a team-player attitude.
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.
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of FX, particles, cloth, and hair as they contribute to character performance and 2D/3D animation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $39.54 - $73.16 Hourly.
- Incentive Compensation: Employees may be eligible for non-guaranteed incentive compensation.
- Negotiability: New hire compensation is negotiable.
- Health & Wellness:
- Medical, dental, vision.
- Health savings account or health reimbursement account.
- Healthcare spending accounts and dependent care spending accounts.
- Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs.
- Insurance:
- Life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
- Supplemental life and disability, legal service, ID protection, and rental insurance.
- Financial Benefits:
- 401(k) with Company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Charitable donation matching.
- Leave:
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
- Perks: Free and discounted games.
- Relocation: Eligibility for relocation assistance if the Company requires a geographic move.
Equal Opportunity & Diversity
- The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
- Reasonable assistance is provided to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Requests for accommodation can be sent to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.