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Capture Media Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Senior Animator – Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

Senior Software Engineer II, Gameplay - Unannounced Game

Senior Audience Development Analyst

Sound Designer TEMP - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA or Remote

Senior Sound Designer TEMP - World of Warcraft | Irvine, CA or Remote

Senior 3D Character Artist

Character Animator

Senior Character Animator

Blizzard Video seeks a Capture Media Artist to create gameplay trailers.  Responsibilities include using game engines to compose gameplay sequences across Blizzard IPs, leading capture sessions, collaborating with artists and editors on trailers and other media.  The role requires strong understanding of cinematic principles, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and attention to detail.  Experience in game capture, knowledge of Blizzard IPs, and familiarity with editing software are essential.  This is a 12-month temporary, hybrid position based in Irvine, California.

Senior Concept Artist - Overwatch 2 | Irvine, CA

<p><b>Team Name:</b></p>Blizzard Video<h3>Job Title:</h3>Capture Media Artist - Temp (SFD / Cinematics)<h3>Requisition ID:</h3>R024434<h3>Job Description:</h3><p>Blizzard Video, a division of the award-winning Story and Franchise Development team, is looking for an experienced and dedicated capture artist to help create legendary gameplay trailers!</p><p>We seek an innovative and technically minded individual with a passion for games and an eye for cinematography. Utilizing the game engines and various tools at your disposal, you’ll work closely with our creative, editorial, and production teams to craft exhilarating gameplay moments and sequences – whether it’s delivering the payload on Junkertown, combating never-ending hordes of minions in Sanctuary, or dragon riding through the skies of Azeroth. We want someone with the flexibility, intuition, and drive to help us push the envelope in creating some of the best trailers in the industry.</p><p>Come join us on our quest to develop epic digital content designed to inform, entertain, and engage Blizzard’s community and players everywhere!</p><p>This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, California. It is a 12-month temp position.</p><h3><b>What You Bring to the Table</b></h3><p>Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Utilize development builds and game engines to compose creative gameplay sequences across all Blizzard IPs</li><li>Participate in and lead group capture sessions</li><li>Collaborate with other artists, project directors, and video editors over a variety of projects (including trailers, b-roll, static media)</li></ul><h3><b>Minimum Requirements</b></h3><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li>Professional experience in game capture or adjacent position/industry</li></ul><p><b>Knowledge &amp; Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding and knowledge of Blizzard Entertainment IPs</li><li>Basic understanding of cinematic principles including shot composition, lighting, and action choreography</li></ul><p><b>Key Attributes</b></p><ul><li>Ability to work in an environment with rapid project turnaround and frequent priority shifts</li><li>Able to take direction, as well as learn and implement new processes</li><li>Excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a collaborative team environment</li><li>Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to QC your own work</li></ul><h3><b>Extra Points</b></h3><ul><li>Interest in photography and cinematography</li><li>Passion for video games, movies, graphic novels, and other elements of pop culture</li><li>Working knowledge of media editing software (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or equivalent package)</li><li>Experience in video game engines or an equivalent in-game cinematic tool (Unreal, Unity, etc.)</li><li>Hobbyist level experience in 3D modeling, animation, and/or modding games</li></ul><h3><b>Your Platform</b></h3><p>Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (<a href="http://www.blizzard.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.blizzard.com</a>), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.</p><h3><b>Our World</b></h3><p>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!</p><p>Our ability to build immersive and innovate 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. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!</p><p>The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.</p><p>We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.</p><p>We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.</p><p>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.</p><p><b>Rewards</b></p><p>We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance, disability insurance;</li><li>401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;</li><li>Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;</li><li>Mental health &amp; wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life &amp; disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;</li><li>If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.</li></ul><p>Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting <a href="https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ </a>.</p>In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $21.63 - $40.02 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. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.