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Blizzard Entertainment · 1 day ago

Senior Cinematic Designer (SFD / Cinematics)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$38.85/hr - $71.83/hr

8+ years exp

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a talented Senior Cinematic Designer to assist their Cinematics team in creating the next generation of real-time cinematics. The role involves supporting cinematic design through various means and collaborating with creative stakeholders to deliver high-quality work that meets technical standards.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support cinematic design on real-time cinematics through a range of means; 3D storyboards, camera operation, animation performance blends, gameplay transitions, environment set dressing, FX work, and lighting development. Ensure work is delivered on time, to technical standards, and matching Blizzard’s high artistic target

Collaborate with a director, supervisor, lead, and other creative stakeholders, incorporating their feedback into a cohesive whole

Provide solutions to creative problems and be capable of pitching ideas verbally

Communicate clearly with production staff and manage multiple production tasks simultaneously

Maintain technical cleanliness in all work. Take personal accountability for deliveries and proactively identify possible technical concerns

Qualification

Real-time cinematics designCinematic/filmmaking knowledgeGame engine pipelines3D storyboardsAnimation performance blendsLighting developmentPassion for storytellingUnreal production experienceProblem-solvingCollaborationFeedback skills

Required

8+ years of professional experience creating complex real-time cinematics for AAA titles

Proficient with a range of skills across cinematic design and capable of working from script all the way to final picture

Strong cinematic/filmmaking knowledge and developed sensibilities around storytelling, editing, acting, pacing, composition, lighting, etc

Strong understanding of game engine pipelines, technologies, and capabilities

Capable of growing through peer feedback and providing honest, constructive feedback to others

Preferred

Understand the general themes and style of Blizzard games, cinematics, and franchises

Passionate about games, linear media, and storytelling in general

Unreal production experience on a AAA title

Cover letter (optional)

Resume (PDF preferred)

Demo reel or links to work samples

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 & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID 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

Company

Blizzard Entertainment

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Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.

Founded in 1991

Irvine, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://blizzard.com

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