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Blizzard Entertainment · 11 hours ago

Associate Producer – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.04/hr - $44.47/hr

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for its iconic video game universes. The Cinematic Associate Producer Temp role involves supporting the production team by facilitating communication and managing project priorities within the cinematic department.

MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Supports the department producer, project producers, supervisors, and artists with production priorities, delivery targets, and task deadlines necessary to keep the show on track

Tracks the development of assets and/or shots through the cinematic pipeline and works with the Producers and artists to understand the status of assets/shots within their departments and updates the tracking software with current statuses

Organizes and schedules meetings related to the project, including arranging OT meals if necessary

Takes detailed notes during meetings and dailies and ensures timely delivery of notes to the crew on the project

Acts as a conduit for day-to-day information between the crew as needed or directed

Helps maintain confluence/wiki pages for the department or project

Communicate frequently with the other Department Managers and team leads on project status, risks, and opportunities

Contribute to a positive work environment

Qualification

ShotGridAdobe PhotoshopJIRAProduction schedulingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationSelf-motivated

Required

Experience with ShotGrid (formally known as Shotgun) and industry best practice standards

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Understands production schedules, timelines, and bids

Able to effectively communicate with artistic and technical personnel, as well as show management and upper management

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to plan ahead, think outside the box, identify issues/roadblocks, and develop plans to prevent or minimize their impact on production

Ability to work in a unique, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and small budgets. Experience facilitating teams and meeting deadlines under pressure

Self-motivated and able to take the initiative as the need arises

Approachable, relaxed, and friendly demeanor

Ability to interact and contribute as part of a team

Builds strong team relationships with Artists, Supervisors, Directors, and Project Producers

Preferred

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, JIRA

Love of the storytelling process, especially via movies and animation

Passion for Blizzard games; particularly World of Warcraft, Diablo, Starcraft, and Overwatch

Familiarity working with an Animation and an In-Game Cinematics Pipeline

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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