Associate Producer – Temp; SFD Cinematics

Team Name: Cinematics

Associate Producer Temp (SFD / Cinematics)

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The Cinematic Associate Producer Temp role will be tasked in a wide-range of duties that may include working within a specific department or on special projects using pre-rendered and/or in-game assets. This position will support the department producers and supervisors by facilitating communication and information sharing between artists supervisors departments and the rest of the team.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine CA. However we understand each persons circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options including remote work arrangements.

This is a 9-month temporary position.

What You Bring to the Table

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours so this role includes but is not limited to the following 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

Experience

• Experience with Shot Grid (formally known as Shotgun) and industry best practice standards

Knowledge & Skills

• 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

Key Attributes

• 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

• 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

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft Overwatch Diablo and Star Craft Blizzard Entertainment Inc. (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 industrys 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 Xbox Play Station Nintendo Switch iOS and Android.

Activision Blizzard Inc. is one of the worlds 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 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 - weve got our employees covered!

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.

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